1
01.11.1996
1
A1
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
117.60
88.20
117.60
01.03.2007
Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than anattendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period, if: (a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and (b) the patients medical condition requires urgent treatment
2
01.11.1996
1
A1
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
117.60
117.60
01.03.2007
Professional attendance at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than an attendance in unsociable hours) in an after-hours period, if: (a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and (b) the patients medical condition requires urgent treatment; and (c) it is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance (item is subject to rule 7)
3
01.12.1989
1
A1
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
15.35
15.35
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management each attendance
4
01.11.1997
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1997
01.11.2008
The fee for item 3, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 3 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or aresidential aged care facility by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
13
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 3, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 3 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
19
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 3, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 3 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
20
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 3, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 3 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is accommodated in a residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straight forward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
23
01.12.1989
1
A1
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
33.55
33.55
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36 or 44 applies each attendance
24
01.11.1997
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1997
01.11.2008
The fee for item 23, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 23 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 37 or 47 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients on1 occasion each patient
25
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 23, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 23 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history ,examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 38 or 48 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
33
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 23, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 23 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 40 or 50 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
35
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 23, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 23 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 43 or 51 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
36
01.12.1989
1
A1
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44 applies each attendance
37
01.11.1997
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1997
01.11.2008
The fee for item 36, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 36 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility by a general practitioner taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 47 applies - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
38
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 36, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 36 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 48 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
40
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 36, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 36 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 50 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
43
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 36, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 36 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 51 applies an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
44
01.12.1989
1
A1
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
93.80
93.80
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan each attendance
47
01.11.1997
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1997
01.11.2008
The fee for item 44, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 44 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance, other than a service to which any other item applies, and not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility by a general practitioner taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
48
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 44, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 44 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at an institution (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
50
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 44, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 44 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
51
01.11.1990
1
A1
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
The fee for item 44, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 44 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) by a general practitioner involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
52
01.12.1989
1
A2
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.12.1991
11.00
11.00
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance
53
01.12.1989
1
A2
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.12.1991
21.00
21.00
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance
54
01.12.1989
1
A2
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.12.1991
38.00
38.00
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance
57
01.12.1989
1
A2
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.12.1991
61.00
61.00
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) each attendance
58
01.11.1997
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
59
01.11.1997
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1997
Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
60
01.11.1997
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1997
Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
65
01.11.1997
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1997
Professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, an institution, a hospital or a residential aged care facility) of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion each patient
81
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at an institution of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
83
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at an institution of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
84
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at an institution of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
86
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at an institution of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 institution on 1 occasion each patient
87
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.1990
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital of not more than 5 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
89
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.1990
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
90
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.1990
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
91
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.1990
01.11.2000
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance at a hospital of more than 45 minutes duration (not being a service to which any other item applies) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 hospital on 1 occasion each patient
92
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $8.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.11.2000
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a self-contained unit) of not more than 5 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
93
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $31.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $1.25 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility, (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
95
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration) by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
96
01.11.1990
1
A2
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2000
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.11.1993
Professional attendance (not being a service to which any other item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (not being accommodation in a selfcontained unit) of more than 45 minutes duration by a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner) an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion each patient
97
01.11.1990
1
A2
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
102.40
76.80
102.40
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment
98
01.11.1990
1
A2
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
102.40
102.40
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance
104
01.11.1990
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
79.05
59.30
67.20
01.05.2006
Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at consulting rooms or hospital, not being a service to which item 106 or 109 apply
105
01.11.1990
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
01.11.1990
Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at consulting rooms, hospital or residential aged care facility
106
01.12.1991
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
65.65
49.25
55.85
01.05.2006
- initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which the sole service provided is refraction testing for the issue of a prescription for spectacles or contact lenses not being a service to which items 104, 109 or 10801 to 10816 apply
107
01.11.1990
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
115.95
87.00
98.60
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her an attendance (other than a second or subsequent attendance in a single course of treatment) where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
108
01.11.1990
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1990
01.11.2008
73.35
55.05
62.35
01.11.1990
Professional attendance by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital or residential aged care facility
109
01.05.2006
1
A3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
118.70
89.05
100.90
01.05.2006
Initial specialist ophthalmologist paediatric attendance in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which a comprehensive eye examination is performed on a child aged 8 years or under, or on a child aged 14 years or under with developmental delay, not being a service to which item 104, 106 or any of items 10801 to 10816 applies
110
01.03.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.03.1987
01.11.2008
139.45
104.60
118.55
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital,by a consultant physician in the practice of his or herspecialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of thepatient to him or her by a medical practitioner initialattendance in a single course of treatment
116
01.03.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.03.1987
01.11.2008
69.75
52.35
59.30
22.12.1987
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital,by a consultant physician in the practice of his or herspecialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of thepatient to him or her by a medical practitioner each attendance (not being a service to which item 119applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
119
22.12.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
22.12.1987
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
22.12.1987
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
122
01.03.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.03.1987
01.11.2008
169.20
126.90
143.85
01.11.2000
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner initial attendance in a single course of treatment
128
01.03.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.03.1987
01.11.2008
102.30
76.75
87.00
22.12.1987
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner each attendance (other than a service to which item 131 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
131
22.12.1987
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
22.12.1987
01.11.2008
73.65
55.25
62.65
22.12.1987
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty (other than psychiatry) where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
132
01.11.2007
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
243.80
182.85
207.25
01.11.2007
Professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration for an initial assessment of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), where the patient is referred by a medical practitioner, and where a) assessment is undertaken that covers:a comprehensive history, including psychosocial history and medication review; comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment;the formulation of differential diagnoses; and b) a consultant physician treatment and management plan of significant complexity is developed and provided to the referring practitioner that involves:an opinion on diagnosis and risk assessmenttreatment options and decisionsmedication recommendationsnot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician.not being an attendance on the patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item for attendance by the same consultant physician.
133
01.11.2007
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
122.05
91.55
103.75
01.11.2007
Professional attendance of at least 20 minutes duration subsequent to the first attendance in a single course of treatment for a review of a patient with at least two morbidities (this can include complex congenital, developmental and behavioural disorders), where a) a review is undertaken that covers:review of initial presenting problem/s and results of diagnostic investigationsreview of responses to treatment and medication plans initiated at time of initial consultation comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment,review of original and differential diagnoses; and b) a modified consultant physician treatment and management plan is provided to the referring practitioner that involves, where appropriate:a revised opinion on the diagnosis and risk assessment treatment options and decisionsrevised medication recommendationsnot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under item 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same consultant physician.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 132 by the same consultant physician, payable no more than twice in any 12 month period.
135
01.07.2008
1
A4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.2008
01.11.2008
243.80
182.85
207.25
01.07.2008
Consultant paediatrician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of paediatrics, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a patient aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant paediatrician by a medical practitioner, where the consultant paediatrician:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the patient and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan that contains:(i) the outcomes of the assessment;(ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses;(iii) opinion on risk assessment;(iv) treatment options and decisions;(v) appropriate care pathways; and(vi) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the:(i) referring practitioner; and(ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 289.
141
01.11.2007
1
A28
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
418.20
313.65
355.50
01.11.2007
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), where the attendance is initiated by the medical practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate, and the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health status, readily available, and acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s). not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or item 145 by the same practitioner.
143
01.11.2007
1
A28
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
261.40
196.05
222.20
01.11.2007
professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under item 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows item 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review.
145
01.11.2007
1
A28
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
507.05
438.95
01.11.2007
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine, where the patient is at least 65 years old and has been referred by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), where the attendance is initiated by the medical practitioner for the provision of a comprehensive assessment and management plan.an attendance of more than 60 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital during which:the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient's health are evaluated in detail, utilising appropriately validated assessment tools where indicated ('assessment'),the patient's various health problems and care needs are identified and prioritised ('formulation'),a detailed management plan is developed ('management plan'),the management plan is explained and discussed with the patient and/or their family and carer(s) where appropriate,the management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.the management plan should include:the prioritised list of health problems and care needs,short and longer term management goals,recommended actions or intervention strategies to be undertaken by the patient's general practitioner or other relevant health care providers that are:likely to improve or maintain health statusreadily available acceptable to the patient, their family and carer(s)not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item or 141 by the same practitioner.
147
01.11.2007
1
A28
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
316.95
269.45
01.11.2007
professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric medicine to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant physician or specialist in geriatric medicine and claimed under items 141 or 145, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital where that attendance follows items 141 or 145 and during which:the patient's health status is reassessed,a management plan provided under items 141 or 145 is reviewed and revised,the revised management plan is explained to the patient and/or their family and carer(s) and communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, an attendance under items 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 116 and 119 has been received on the same day by the same practitioner.being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under items 141 or 145 by the same practitioner, payable no more than once in any 12 month period, except for where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a further review.
160
01.03.1987
1
A5
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
200.60
150.45
200.60
01.05.1997
Professional attendance for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients
161
01.03.1987
1
A5
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
334.35
250.80
334.35
01.05.1997
Professional attendance for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients
162
01.03.1987
1
A5
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
467.95
351.00
467.95
01.05.1997
Professional attendance for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients
163
01.03.1987
1
A5
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
601.85
451.40
601.85
01.05.1997
Professional attendance for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients
164
01.03.1987
1
A5
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
668.75
501.60
668.75
01.05.1997
Professional attendance for a period of 5 hours or more (not being a service to which any other item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death requiring continuous attendance on the patient to the exclusion of all other patients
170
01.08.1987
1
A6
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
106.50
79.90
106.50
01.08.1987
Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family each group of 2 patients
171
01.08.1987
1
A6
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
112.15
84.15
112.15
01.08.1987
Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family each group of 3 patients
172
01.08.1987
1
A6
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
136.50
102.40
136.50
01.08.1987
Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hours duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner, other than a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family each group of 4 or more patients
173
01.12.1991
1
A7
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
D
01.01.2005
01.11.1994
21.65
16.25
21.65
01.12.1991
Attendance at which acupuncture is performed by a medical practitioner by application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means, including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed
193
01.11.1998
1
A7
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
33.55
33.55
01.11.2003
Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed
195
01.11.1998
1
A7
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1998
01.11.2008
The fee for item 193, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 193 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2003
Professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, on 1 or more patients at a hospital, on one occasion, involving either: (i) taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems; or (ii) a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed
197
01.05.2003
1
A7
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2003
professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, involving either:(i) taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes; or(ii) a professional attendance of at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed
199
01.05.2003
1
A7
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
93.80
93.80
01.11.2003
professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, involving either:
(i) taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems and lasting a least 40 minutes;
or (ii) a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan and at which acupuncture is performed by the general practitioner by the application of stimuli on or through the surface of the skin by any means; including any consultation on the same occasion and any other attendance on the same day related to the condition for which the acupuncture was performed
289
01.07.2008
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.2008
01.11.2008
243.80
182.85
207.25
01.07.2008
Consultant psychiatrist, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in his or her specialty of psychiatry, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a patient aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant psychiatrist by a medical practitioner, where the consultant psychiatrist: (a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the patient and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate) (b) develops a treatment and management plan that contains: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate care pathways; and (vi) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary. (c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) referring practitioner; and (ii) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or item 135.
291
01.05.2005
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2005
01.11.2008
418.20
355.50
01.05.2005
Consultant psychiatrist, referred patient assessment and management Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where the patient is referred for the provision of an assessment and management plan by a medical practitioner practising in general practice (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) where the attendance is initiated by that medical practitioner and where the consultant psychiatrist provides the referring medical practitioner with an assessment and management plan to be undertaken by that medical practitioner in general practice for the patient, where clinically appropriate. An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms during which: - An outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate - a mental state examination is conducted - a psychiatric diagnosis is made - The consultant psychiatrist decides that the patient can be appropriately managed by the referring medical practitioner without the need for ongoing treatment by the psychiatrist - a 12 month management plan, appropriate to the diagnosis, is provided to the referring medical practitioner which must: a) comprehensively evaluate biological, psychological and social issues; b) address diagnostic psychiatric issues; c) make management recommendations addressing biological, psychological and social issues; and d) be provided to the medical practitioner within two weeks of completing the assessment of the patient. - The diagnosis and management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement) - The diagnosis and management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitioner Not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under this item
293
01.05.2005
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2005
01.11.2008
261.40
222.20
01.11.2007
Consultant psychiatrist, review of referred patient assessment and managementprofessional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry to review a management plan previously prepared by that consultant psychiatrist for a patient and claimed under item 291, where the review is initiated by the referring medical practitioner practising in general practice.an attendance of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms where that attendance follows item 291 and during which:- an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriate- a mental state examination is conducted- a psychiatric diagnosis is made- a management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revised- the reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)- the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitionerbeing an attendance on a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291, and no payment has been made under item 359, payable no more than once in any 12 month period.
296
01.11.2006
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
240.45
180.35
204.40
01.11.2007
Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, consulting roomsprofessional attendance of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 297 or 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period
297
01.11.2006
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
240.45
180.35
204.40
01.11.2007
Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, hospital. Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or- is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 299 or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period
299
01.11.2006
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
287.60
215.70
244.50
01.11.2007
Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, home visits Professional attendance of more than 45 minutes at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her speciality of psychiatry where a patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, and where the patient: - is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist; or - is a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 months. not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 or 297, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period
300
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
40.05
30.05
34.05
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.
302
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
79.90
59.95
67.95
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year
304
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
122.95
92.25
104.55
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year
306
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
169.70
127.30
144.25
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year
308
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
196.90
147.70
167.40
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year
310
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
20.00
15.00
17.00
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year.
312
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
40.05
30.05
34.05
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year .
314
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
61.55
46.20
52.35
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year .
316
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
85.00
63.75
72.25
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year .
318
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
98.50
73.90
83.75
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 318 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply exceed 50 attendances in a calendar year .
319
01.05.1997
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.1997
01.11.2008
169.70
127.30
144.25
01.11.2007
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration at consulting rooms, where the patient has: (a) been diagnosed as suffering severe personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, dysthymic disorder, substance-related disorder, somatoform disorder or a pervasive development disorder; and (b) for persons 18 years and over, been rated with a level of functional impairment within the range 1 to 50 according to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale - where that attendance and any other attendance to which items 296, 300 to 308 and items 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply do not exceed 160 attendances in a calendar year .
320
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
40.05
30.05
34.05
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital
322
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
79.90
59.95
67.95
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration at hospital
324
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
122.95
92.25
104.55
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration at hospital
326
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
169.70
127.30
144.25
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration at hospital
328
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
196.90
147.70
167.40
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration at hospital
330
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
73.45
55.10
62.45
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
332
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
115.20
86.40
97.95
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
334
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
167.80
125.85
142.65
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
336
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
203.00
152.25
172.55
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
338
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
230.55
172.95
196.00
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner an attendance of more than 75 minutes duration where that attendance is at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital
342
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
45.55
34.20
38.75
01.11.1996
Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a group of 2 to 9 unrelated patients or a family group of more than 3 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner each patient
344
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
60.50
45.40
51.45
01.11.1996
Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a family group of 3 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner each patient
346
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
89.45
67.10
76.05
01.11.1996
Group psychotherapy (including any associated consultations with a patient taking place on the same occasion and relating to the condition for which group therapy is conducted) of not less than 1 hours duration given under the continuous direct supervision of a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, involving a family group of 2 patients, each of whom is referred to the consultant physician by a medical practitioner each patient
348
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
117.10
87.85
99.55
01.11.2000
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration but less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient
350
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
161.70
121.30
137.45
01.11.1996
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 45 minutes duration, in the course of initial diagnostic evaluation of a patient
352
01.11.1996
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1996
01.11.2008
117.10
87.85
99.55
01.11.1996
Professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, involving an interview of a person other than the patient of not less than 20 minutes duration, in the course of continuing management of a patient - payable not more than 4 times in any 12 month period
353
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
52.90
39.70
45.00
01.11.2007
a telepsychiatry consultation by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry (not being an attendance to which items 291 to 319 apply), where: -the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner for assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment and is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma3-7), -that consultation and any other consultation to which items 353 to 361 apply, have not exceeded 12 consultations in a calendar year, -any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.a telepsychiatry consultation of not more than 15 minutes duration.
355
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
105.70
79.30
89.85
01.11.2002
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration.
356
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
155.00
116.25
131.75
01.11.2002
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration.
357
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
213.85
160.40
181.80
01.11.2002
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration
358
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
260.50
195.40
221.45
01.11.2002
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 75 minutes duration
359
01.11.2007
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
300.60
225.45
255.55
01.11.2007
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 30 minutes but not more than 45 minutes duration by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where:the patient is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma 3-7)in the preceding 12 months, payment has been made under item 291an outcome tool is used where clinically appropriatea mental state examination is conducteda psychiatric diagnosis is madea management plan provided under item 291 is reviewed and revisedthe reviewed management plan is explained and provided, unless clinically inappropriate, to the patient and/or the carer (with the patient's agreement)the reviewed management plan is communicated in writing to the referring medical practitionernot being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item or item 293 in the preceding 12 month period.
361
01.11.2007
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2007
01.11.2008
276.50
207.40
235.05
01.11.2007
A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 45 minutes by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry where:the patient is a new patient for this consultant psychiatrist, or a patient who has not received a professional attendance from this consultant psychiatrist in the preceding 24 monthsthe patient is located in a regional, rural or remote area (rrma3-7)not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom payment has been made under this item, items 296 to 299, or any of items 300 to 346 or 353 to 370 in the preceding 24 month period.
364
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
40.05
30.05
34.05
01.11.2007
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST, REFERRED CONSULTATION FOR ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOLLOWING professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, where: - the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner, - that attendance occurs following a telepsychiatry consultation (items 353 to 361), - that attendance and any other attendance to which items 300 to 308 and 353 to 358 or 361 to 370 apply, have not exceeded the sum of 50 attendances in a calendar year.these items may only be used after telepsychiatry consultation(s) have been conducted in accordance with items 353 to 361.a face-to-face attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration.
366
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
79.90
59.95
67.95
01.11.2002
A face-to-face attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration
367
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
122.95
92.25
104.55
01.11.2002
A face-to-face attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration.
369
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
169.75
127.35
144.30
01.11.2002
A face-to-face attendance of more than 45 minutes duration but not more than 75 minutes duration
370
01.11.2002
1
A8
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
196.90
147.70
167.40
01.11.2002
A face-to-face attendance of more than 75 minutes duration.
385
01.07.1998
1
A12
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.1998
01.11.2008
79.05
59.30
67.20
01.07.1998
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
386
01.07.1998
1
A12
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.1998
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
01.07.1998
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
387
01.07.1998
1
A12
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.1998
01.11.2008
115.95
87.00
98.60
01.07.1998
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
388
01.07.1998
1
A12
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.07.1998
01.11.2008
73.35
55.05
62.35
01.07.1998
Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant occupational physician in the practice of his or her specialty of occupational medicine where the patient is referred to him or her by a medical practitioner- each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
410
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
18.05
13.55
15.35
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management
411
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
39.50
29.65
33.60
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or an attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 412 applies
412
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
74.95
56.25
63.75
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, OR an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 413 applies
413
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
110.35
82.80
93.80
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan
414
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
The fee for item 410, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 410 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management
415
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
The fee for item 411, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 411 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or an attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 416 applies
416
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
The fee for item 412, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 412 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - Attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 417 applies
417
01.11.1999
1
A13
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
The fee for item 413, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 413 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.1999
Professional attendance at other than consulting rooms by a public health physician in the practice of his or her speciality of public health medicine - attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan
444
01.05.2001
1
A16
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
18.05
13.55
15.35
01.05.2001
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine - attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management
445
01.05.2001
1
A16
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
39.50
29.65
33.60
01.05.2001
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or an attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 446 applies
446
01.05.2001
1
A16
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
74.95
56.25
63.75
01.05.2001
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or an attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 447 applies
447
01.05.2001
1
A16
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
110.35
82.80
93.80
01.05.2001
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, an comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or an attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan
448
01.05.2001
1
A16
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
138.30
103.75
117.60
01.03.2007
MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (SPORTS PHYSICIAN) ATTENDANCES URGENT AFTER-HOURS(on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion) Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS each attendance (other than an attendance between 11pm and 7am) in an after-hours period, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance
449
01.05.2001
1
A16
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2001
01.11.2008
163.00
122.25
138.55
01.03.2007
Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is a sports physician in the practice of sports medicine Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS each attendance between 11pm and 7am if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance
501
01.11.2002
1
A21
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
31.55
23.70
26.85
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 1 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a problem focussed history, limited examination, diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving straightforward medical decision making.
503
01.11.2002
1
A21
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
53.35
40.05
45.35
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 2 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency medicine physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of an expanded problem focussed history, expanded examination of one or more systems and the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, and the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving medical decision making of low complexity.
507
01.11.2002
1
A21
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
89.70
67.30
76.25
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 3 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of an expanded problem focussed history, expanded examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, and the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions involving medical decision making of moderate complexity.
511
01.11.2002
1
A21
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
126.85
95.15
107.85
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 4 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a detailed history, detailed examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives, involving medical decision making of moderate complexity.
515
01.11.2002
1
A21
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
196.45
147.35
167.00
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department level 5 professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for the unscheduled evaluation and management of a patient requiring the taking of a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination of one or more systems, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives, involving medical decision making of high complexity.
519
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
135.05
101.30
114.80
01.11.2002
Medical practitioner (emergency physician) attendances emergency department professional attendance on a patient at a recognised emergency department of a private hospital by a medical practitioner who is an emergency physician in the practice of emergency medicine - attendance for emergency evaluation of a critically ill patient with an immediately life threatening problem requiring immediate and rapid assessment, initiation of resuscitation and electronic vital signs monitoring, comprehensive history and evaluation whilst undertaking resuscitative measures, ordering and evaluation of appropriate investigations, transitional evaluation and monitoring, the formulation and documentation of a diagnosis and management plan in relation to one or more problems, the initiation of appropriate treatment interventions, liaison with relevant health care professionals and discussion with the patient, his/her agent/s and/or relatives prior to admission to an in-patient hospital bed - for a period of not less than 30 minutes but less than 1 hour of total physician time spent with each patient
520
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
259.45
194.60
220.55
01.11.2002
For a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours of total physician time spent with each patient.
530
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
425.20
318.90
361.45
01.11.2002
For a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours of total physician time spent with each patient
532
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
591.00
443.25
522.90
01.11.2002
For a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours of total physician time spent with each patient.
534
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
756.95
567.75
688.85
01.11.2002
For a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours of total physician time spent with each patient.
536
01.11.2002
1
A21
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
839.90
629.95
771.80
01.11.2002
For a period of 5 hours or more of total physician time spent with each patient.
601
01.11.1997
1
A11
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
138.55
103.95
138.55
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment
602
01.11.1997
1
A11
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
138.55
138.55
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; and it is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance
603
01.11.2008
1
A11
2
S
N
Y
N
N
N
D
01.11.2008
01.11.2008
83.50
62.65
83.50
01.11.2008
professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (between 6pm and 8pm weekdays excluding public holidays and 12pm and 1pm on a saturday) in a transitional hours, if:a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and b) the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment
696
01.11.2008
1
A11
3
S
N
Y
N
N
N
D
01.11.2008
01.11.2008
67.00
50.25
67.00
01.11.2008
professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms, by a medical practitioner, other than a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance (between 6pm and 8pm weekdays excluding public holidays and 12pm and 1pm on a saturday) in a transitional hours, if:a) the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; and b) the patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment
697
01.11.1997
1
A11
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
121.45
91.10
121.45
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT A PLACE OTHER THAN CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment
698
01.11.1997
1
A11
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
121.45
121.45
01.03.2007
Professional attendance AT CONSULTING ROOMS, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) on not more than 1 patient on the 1 occasion each attendance between 11pm and 7am, if:the attendance is requested by the patient or a responsible person in, or not more than 2 hours before the start of, the same unbroken after-hours period; andthe patient's medical condition requires urgent treatment; andit is necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, consulting rooms for the attendance
700
01.11.1999
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
175.10
175.10
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 75 years old - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 702, 704 or 706
702
01.11.1999
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
247.60
247.60
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility, for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 75 years old - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 704 or 706
704
01.11.1999
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
175.10
175.10
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702 or 706
706
01.11.1999
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
247.60
247.60
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility, for a health assessment - of a patient who is at least 55 years old and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent - not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702 or 704
708
01.05.2006
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
175.10
175.10
01.05.2006
Aboriginal and torres strait islander child health check Attendance by a medical practitioner, other than a specialist or a consultant physician, at consulting rooms or in another place other than a hospital or Residential Aged Care Facility, for a child health check of a patient who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and aged 0 to 14 years inclusive - not being a child health check of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 9 months, a payment has been made under this item
709
01.07.2008
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.07.2008
01.11.2008
46.05
46.05
01.07.2008
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms to undertake a health check for a patient who is receiving or has received their four year old immunisation.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom a payment has already been made under this item or item 711. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient.
710
01.05.2004
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
208.70
208.70
01.05.2004
aboriginal and torres strait islander adult health check
Attendance by a medical practitioner, other than a specialist or a consultant physician, at consulting rooms or in another place other than a hospital or Residential Aged Care Facility, for an adult health check of a patient who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and aged at least 15 years old and less than 55 years old - not being an adult health check of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 18 months, a payment has been made under this item
711
01.07.2008
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
E
01.07.2008
01.11.2008
46.05
46.05
01.11.2008
Service provided by a practice nurse or registered aboriginal health worker being the provision of a health check for a patient who is receiving or has received their four year old immunisation, if :(a) the service is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), and(b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital.not being an attendance on a patient in respect of whom a payment has already been made under this item or item 709. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient.
712
01.07.2004
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
196.20
196.20
01.07.2004
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a residential aged care facility or at consulting rooms for a comprehensive medical assessment (cma) of a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility - not being a cma of a resident in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item. Benefits under this item are payable in respect of one cma for new residents on admission to a Residential Aged Care Facility and for continuing residents on an as required basis, with a maximum of one cma for a resident in any twelve month period.
713
01.07.2008
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.07.2008
01.11.2008
61.40
61.40
01.07.2008
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a place other than a hospital to undertake a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation for a patient who is 40 to 49 years of age (inclusive) with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes as determined by the australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool not being a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 3 years, a payment has been made under this item or item 717.
714
01.05.2006
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
208.70
208.70
01.05.2006
Health assessment for refugees and other humanitarian entrants Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment of a patient that has been granted residency in Australia under the Humanitarian Program, not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702, 712 or 716. Benefits are payable for a service provided to a patient within 12 months of them arriving in Australia or receiving residency (whichever is the later) Note: Benefits are payable on one occasion only for a service included in this item or item716
716
01.05.2006
1
A14
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
The fee for item 714, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 714 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.05.2006
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility for a health assessment of a patient that has been granted residency in Australia under the Humanitarian Program, not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, a payment has been made under this item or item 700, 702, 712 or 714. Benefits are payable for a service provided to a patient within 12 months of them arriving in Australia or receiving residency (whichever is the later) Note: Benefits are payable on one occasion only for a service included in this item or item 714
717
01.11.2006
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
104.55
104.55
01.11.2006
45 year old health check. Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at a place other than a hospital to undertake a health check for a patient between the age of 45 and 49 (inclusive) at risk of developing a chronic disease. Benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient.
718
01.07.2007
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.07.2007
01.11.2008
208.70
208.70
01.07.2007
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms for a health assessment - of a patient with an intellectual disability not being a health assessment of a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 719.
719
01.07.2007
1
A14
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.07.2007
01.11.2008
232.15
232.15
01.07.2007
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or residential aged care facility for a health assessment - of a patient with an intellectual disability - not being a health assessment for a patient in respect of whom, in the preceding 12 months, a payment has been made under this item or item 718.
721
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
130.65
98.00
130.65
01.11.2006
Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp management plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, or within three months of a claim for items 725, 727, 729 or 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Management Plan.
723
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
103.50
77.65
103.50
01.11.2006
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate the development of team care arrangements for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, or within three months of a claim for item 727, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the coordination of new Team Care Arrangements.
725
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
65.30
49.00
65.30
01.07.2005
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review: (a) a gp management plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 721 applies; or (b) a multidisciplinary community care plan to which former item 720 applied, or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan to which former item 722 applied, prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner); (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 721, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp Management plan.
727
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
65.30
49.00
65.30
01.07.2005
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to coordinate a review of (a) team care arrangements coordinated by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 723 applies; or (b) a multidisciplinary community care plan to which former item 720 applied or a multidisciplinary discharge care plan to which former item 722 applied, prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner); (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 723, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the coordination of a new review of Team Care Arrangements.
729
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2006
Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider or to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a claim by the same practitioner for item 721 or 723, within three months of a claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 725, item 727, or item 731, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan.
731
01.07.2005
1
A15
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2005
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2006
Contribution by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to: (a) a multidisciplinary care plan for a patient in a residential aged care facility, prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by such a facility; or (b) a multidisciplinary care plan prepared for a resident by another provider before the resident is discharged from a hospital or an approved day-hospital facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by another provider; (not being a service associated with a service to which items 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within three months of a claim for item 721, 723, 725, 727, 729, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan.
734
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
87.55
87.55
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
736
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
131.35
131.35
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
738
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
175.10
175.10
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a case conference in a residential aged care facility, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
740
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
87.55
87.55
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
742
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
131.35
131.35
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
744
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
175.10
175.10
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
746
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
87.55
65.70
74.45
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
749
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
131.35
98.55
111.65
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
757
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
175.10
131.35
148.85
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
759
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
62.50
62.50
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
762
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
100.05
100.05
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
765
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
137.55
137.55
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply)
768
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
62.50
46.90
53.15
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
771
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
100.05
75.05
85.05
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
773
01.11.1999
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1999
01.11.2008
137.55
103.20
116.95
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 731 apply) - payable not more than once for each hospital admission
775
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
62.50
62.50
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
778
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
100.05
100.05
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
779
01.11.2000
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
137.55
137.55
01.11.2000
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a case conference in a residential aged care facility, (other than to organise and coordinate the conference), where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, (not being a service associated with a service to which item 731 applies)
820
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
822
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
823
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
825
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) of a least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
826
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
828
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
830
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
832
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
834
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
835
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference of at least 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
837
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference of at least 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
838
01.05.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2002
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference of at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
855
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.11.2002
Case conference - consultant psychiatrist attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
857
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.11.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
858
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.11.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference of at least 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers, of different disciplines
861
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.11.2002
Case conference - consultant psychiatrist attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
864
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.11.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
866
01.11.2002
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.11.2002
Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of psychiatry, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, of at least 45 minutes with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
871
01.11.2006
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
74.20
55.65
63.10
01.11.2006
Multidisciplinary cancer care case conference Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty or a general practitioner), as a member of a case conference team, to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary case conference on a patient with cancer to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan, where the case conference is of at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers.
872
01.11.2006
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
34.55
25.95
29.40
01.11.2006
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty or a general practitioner), as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a multidisciplinary case conference on a patient with cancer to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan, where the case conference is of at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least four medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers.
880
01.05.2006
1
A15
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
A
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
44.90
33.70
01.05.2006
Consultant physician in geriatric or rehabilitation medicine Attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of geriatric or rehabilitation medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to coordinate a case conference on an admitted hospital patient of at least 10 minutes but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
900
01.11.2002
1
A17
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
140.20
140.20
01.11.2002
Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (dmmr) for patients living in the community setting, where the medical practitioner:
- assesses a patient's medication management needs, and following that assessment, refers the patient to a community pharmacy for a dmmr, and provides relevant clinical information required for the review, with the patient's consent; and
- discusses with the reviewing pharmacist the results of that review including suggested medication management strategies; and
- develops a written medication management plan following discussion with the patient.
Benefits under this item are payable not more than once in each 12 month period, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's condition or medication regimen requiring a new dmmr.
903
01.11.2004
1
A17
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
96.00
96.00
01.11.2005
Participation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) in a collaborative Residential Medication Management Review (rmmr) for a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility, where the medical practitioner:
discusses and seeks consent for an rmmr from the new or existing resident; collaborates with the reviewing pharmacist regarding the pharmacy component of the review;
provides input from the resident's Comprehensive Medical Assessment (cma), or if a cma has not been undertaken, provides relevant clinical information for the resident's rmmr; discusses findings of the pharmacist review and proposed medication management strategies with the reviewing pharmacist (unless exceptions apply);
- develops and/or revises a written medication plan for the resident; and consults with the resident to discuss the medication management plan and its implementation. Benefits under this item are payable for one rmmr service for new residents on admission to a Residential Aged Care Facility and for continuing residents on an as required basis, with a maximum of one rmmr for a resident in any 12 month period, except where there has been a significant change in medical condition or medication regimen requiring a new rmmr.
2497
01.05.2005
1
A18
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.05.2005
01.11.2008
15.35
15.35
01.11.2006
Level 'a' Professional attendance involving taking a short patient history and if required, limited examination and management and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999 surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2501
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
33.55
33.55
01.11.2006
Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years.This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2503
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2501, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2501 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2504
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2006
Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more problems and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation(Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2506
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2504, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2504 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2507
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
93.80
93.80
01.11.2006
Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan; and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2509
01.11.2001
1
A18
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2507, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2507 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms). This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999
2517
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
33.55
33.55
01.11.2006
The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete a cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet*** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria At least once every year - Provide self-care education Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication Medication review * Not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes. ** Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. *** Not required if the patient does not have both feet. level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2518
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2517, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2517 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2521
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2006
Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more problems and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2522
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2521, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for 2521 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2525
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
93.80
93.80
01.11.2006
Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2526
01.11.2001
1
A18
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2525, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for 2525 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2546
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
33.55
33.55
01.11.2006
Note: Benefits are payable for only one service included in Subgroup 3 or a19, Subgroup 3 in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma Cycle of Care is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma Cycle of Care must include: - at least 2 asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma (at least 1 of which (the review consultation) is a consultation that was planned at a previous consultation) - documented diagnosis and assessment of level of asthma control and severity of asthma - review of the patient's use of and access to asthma related medication and devices - provision to the patient of a written asthma action plan (if the patient is unable to use a written asthma action plan discussion with the patient about an alternative method of providing an asthma action plan, and documentation of the discussion in the patient's medical records - provision of asthma self-management education to the patient - review of the written or documented asthma action plan level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with the implementation of a management plan in relation to one or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 36, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2547
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2546, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2546 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultationand which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms)
2552
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
63.75
63.75
01.11.2006
Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more problems and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 44, 47, 48, 50 or 51 applies; and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2553
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2552, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2552 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms)
2558
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
93.80
93.80
01.11.2006
Level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to one or more complex problems and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care Plan.surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2559
01.11.2001
1
A18
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2001
01.11.2008
The fee or item 2558, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2558 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultation and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care. (Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms)
2598
01.05.2005
1
A19
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.05.2005
01.05.2005
11.00
11.00
01.11.2006
Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999
2600
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
21.00
21.00
01.11.2006
Surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2603
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
38.00
38.00
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2606
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
61.00
61.00
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2610
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultations(Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2613
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive, who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2616
01.11.2001
1
A19
1
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and at which a cervical smear is taken from a woman between the ages of 20 and 69 years inclusive who has not had a cervical smear in the last 4 years. This item cannot be claimed in conjunction with items 10994, 10995, 10998 or 10999.
2620
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
21.00
21.00
01.11.2006
The minimum requirements of care needed to be assessed to complete a cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus are: - Assess diabetes control by measuring Hba1c At least once every year - Ensure that a comprehensive eye examination is carried out* At least once every two years - Measure weight and height and calculate bmi** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure blood pressure At least twice every cycle of care - Examine feet*** At least twice every cycle of care - Measure total cholesterol, triglycerides and hdl cholesterol At least once every year - Test for microalbuminuria At least once every year - Provide self-care education Patient education regarding diabetes management - Review diet Reinforce information about appropriate dietary choices - Review levels of physical activity Reinforce information about appropriate levels of physical activity - Check smoking status Encourage cessation of smoking (if relevant) - Review of medication Medication review * Not required if the patient is blind or does not have both eyes. ** Initial visit: measure height and weight and calculate bmi as part of the initial patient assessment. Subsequent visits: measure weight. *** Not required if the patient does not have both feet. surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus.
2622
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
38.00
38.00
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes durationand which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2624
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
61.00
61.00
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2631
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2633
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2635
01.11.2001
1
A19
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus
2664
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
21.00
21.00
01.11.2006
Note: Benefits are payable for only one service included in Subgroup 3 or a18, Subgroup 3 in a 12-month period, unless a further Asthma Cycle of Care is clinically indicated. At a minimum the Asthma Cycle of Care must include: - at least 2 asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma (at least 1 of which (the review consultation) is a consultation that was planned at a previous consultation) - documented diagnosis and assessment of level of asthma control and severity of asthma - review of the patient's use of and access to asthma related medication and devices - provision to the patient of a written asthma action plan (if the patient is unable to use a written asthma action plan discussion with the patient about an alternative method of providing an asthma action plan, and documentation of the discussion in the patient's medical records - provision of asthma self-management education to the patient - review of the written or documented asthma action plan surgery consultations (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) standard consultations of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2666
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
38.00
38.00
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2668
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
61.00
61.00
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2673
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $0.70 per patient.
01.11.2006
Out-of-surgery consultations (Professional attendance at a place other than the consulting rooms) standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2675
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2677
01.11.2001
1
A19
3
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.11.2001
01.11.2001
An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient
01.11.2006
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration and which completes the minimum requirements of the Asthma Cycle of Care.
2710
01.11.2006
1
A20
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
156.85
117.65
156.85
01.05.2007
Preparation by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health care plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item, within twelve months of a claim for a 3 former Step Mental Health Process (items 2574, 2575, 2577, 2578 and 2704, 2705, 2707, 2708) or within three months following a claim for item 2712, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new gp Mental Health Care Plan.
2712
01.11.2006
1
A20
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
D
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
104.55
78.45
104.55
01.11.2006
Attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health care plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2710 applies or to review a psychiatrist assessment and management plan to which item 291 applies (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 734 to 779 apply). a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for the same item or within four weeks following a claim for item 2710, except where there has been a significant change in the patient's clinical condition or care circumstances that requires the preparation of a new review of a gp Mental Health Care Plan.
2713
01.11.2006
1
A20
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
69.00
69.00
01.11.2006
Professional attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) involving taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, on a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2710 or 2712 apply).surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2721
01.11.2002
1
A20
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
84.00
84.00
01.05.2007
Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of focussed psychological strategies Note: These services may only be provided by a medical practitioner who is registered with Medicare Australia as having satisfied the requirements for higher level mental health skills for the provision of the service. The medical practitioner must provide the service in a general practice participating in the pip or which is accredited. Focussed psychological strategies are specific mental health care management strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies, that have been shown to integrate the best external evidence of clinical effectiveness with general practice clinical expertise. These strategies are required to be provided to patients by a credentialled medical practitioner and are time limited; being deliverable, in general, in up to 12 planned sessions comprising two groups of up to six sessions. In exceptional circumstances, following review by the practitioner managing either the former 3 Step Mental Health Process, the gp Mental Health Care Plan or the Psychiatric Assessment and Management Plan, up to a further 6 sessions may be approved in a calendar year to an individual patient. Medical practitioners must be notified to Medicare Australia by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration that they have met the required standards for higher level mental health skills. a session should last for a minimum of 30 minutes. fps attendance Professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies (from the list included in the Explanatory Notes) for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes to less than 40 minutes. surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
2723
01.11.2002
1
A20
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2721, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2721 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2002
Out-of-surgery consultation (professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms).
2725
01.11.2002
1
A20
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
120.25
120.25
01.11.2002
Fps extended attendance professional attendance for the purpose of providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental health disorders, by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 40 minutes.surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms).
2727
01.11.2002
1
A20
2
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.11.2002
01.11.2008
The fee for item 2725, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2725 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.11.2002
Out-of-surgery consultation (professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms)
2801
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
139.45
104.60
118.55
01.05.2006
Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
2806
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
69.75
52.35
59.30
01.05.2006
- each attendance (other than a service to which item 2814 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
2814
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
01.05.2006
- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
2824
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
169.20
143.85
01.05.2006
Medical practitioner (pain medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
2832
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
102.30
87.00
01.05.2006
- each attendance (other than a service to which item 2840 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
2840
01.05.2006
1
A24
1
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
73.65
62.65
01.05.2006
- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
2946
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2006
Case conferences - pain medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2949
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2954
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2958
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
2972
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
2974
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
2978
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2984
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2988
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
2992
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
2996
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3000
01.05.2006
1
A24
2
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3005
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
139.45
104.60
118.55
01.05.2006
Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - surgery or hospital Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
3010
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
69.75
52.35
59.30
01.05.2006
- each attendance (other than a service to which item 3014 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
3014
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
01.05.2006
- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
3018
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
169.20
143.85
01.05.2006
Medical practitioner (palliative medicine specialist) attendance - home visit Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms or hospital by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pallitive medicine, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment
3023
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
102.30
87.00
01.05.2006
- each attendance (other than a service to which item 3028 applies) subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
3028
01.05.2006
1
A24
3
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
73.65
62.65
01.05.2006
- each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment
3032
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2006
Case conferences - pallitive medicine specialist Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3040
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3044
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a community case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3051
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3055
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3062
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a community case conference, (other than to organise and to coordinate the conference) where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3069
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
128.50
96.40
109.25
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3074
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
192.80
144.60
163.90
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3078
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
256.95
192.75
218.45
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to organise and coordinate a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least three other formal care providers of different disciplines
3083
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
92.35
69.30
78.50
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3088
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
147.20
110.40
125.15
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 30 minutes, but less than 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
3093
01.05.2006
1
A24
4
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.05.2006
01.11.2008
202.10
151.60
171.80
01.05.2006
Attendance by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine, as a member of a case conference team, to participate in a discharge case conference, where the conference time is at least 45 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least two other formal care providers of different disciplines
4001
01.11.2006
1
A27
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
69.35
69.35
01.11.2006
Medical practitioner attendance (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) associated with provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling services Professional attendance for the purpose of providing non-directive pregnancy support counselling to a woman who is concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months, by a medical practitioner registered with Medicare Australia as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 20 minutes. The service may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. This service may not be provided by a medical practitioner who has a direct pecuniary interest in a health service that has as its primary purpose the provision of services for pregnancy termination. To a maximum of 3 non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy from any of the following items 4001, 81000, 81005 and 81010 (see Explanatory note m.8). surgery consultation (professional attendance at consulting rooms)
5000
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
26.25
26.25
01.01.2005
level 'a' professional attendance for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited examination and management surgery consultation professional attendance at consulting rooms. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5003
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5000, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5000 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Home visit (professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5007
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5000, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5000 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5010
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5000, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5000 plus $3.05 per patient
01.01.2005
Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5020
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
44.45
44.45
01.01.2005
Level 'b' Professional attendance involving taking a selective history, examination of the patient with implementation of a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, or a professional attendance of less than 20 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 5040, 5043, 5046, 5049, 5060, 5063, 5064 or 5067 applies surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5023
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5020, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5020 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5026
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5020, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5020 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5028
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5020, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5020 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient the attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5040
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
74.60
74.60
01.01.2005
Level 'c' Professional attendance involving taking a detailed history, an examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more problems, and lasting at least 20 minutes, or a professional attendance of less than 40 minutes duration involving components of a service to which item 5060, 5063, 5064 or 5067 applies surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5043
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5040, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5040 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution). The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5046
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5040, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5040 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5049
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5040, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5040 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5060
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
E
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
104.70
104.70
01.01.2005
level 'd' Professional attendance involving taking an exhaustive history, a comprehensive examination of multiple systems, arranging any necessary investigations and implementing a management plan in relation to 1 or more complex problems, and lasting at least 40 minutes, or a professional attendance of at least 40 minutes duration for implementation of a management plan surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5063
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5060, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5060 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Home visit (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5064
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5060, plus $23.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5060 plus $1.75 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5067
01.01.2005
1
A22
S
D
N
N
N
N
Y
01.01.2005
01.11.2008
The fee for item 5060, plus $42.30 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 5060 plus $3.05 per patient.
01.01.2005
Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) each patient. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5200
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
21.00
21.00
01.01.2005
Professional attendance at consulting rooms. brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.)
5203
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
31.00
31.00
01.01.2005
Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5207
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
48.00
48.00
01.01.2005
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5208
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
E
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
71.00
71.00
01.01.2005
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5220
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Home visits (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion at a place other than consulting rooms, hospital, residential aged care facility or institution) brief home visit of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5223
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Standard home visit of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5227
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Long home visit of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5228
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Prolonged home visit of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5240
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Consultation at an institution other than a hospital or residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 institution on 1 occasion) each patient brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5243
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5247
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5248
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.01.2005
An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $.70 per patient
01.01.2005
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5260
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $18.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.01.2005
Consultation at a residential aged care facility (Professional attendance on 1 or more patients in 1 residential aged care facility (but excluding a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or attendance at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is accommodated in the residential aged care facility (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) on 1 occasion) - each patient brief consultation of not more than 5 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5263
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $26.00, plus $31.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $1.25 per patient
01.01.2005
Standard consultation of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 25 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5265
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $45.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.01.2005
Long consultation of more than 25 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5267
01.01.2005
1
A23
S
D
N
N
N
N
N
01.01.2005
01.11.2007
An amount equal to $67.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $1.25 per patient
01.01.2005
Prolonged consultation of more than 45 minutes duration. The attendance must be initiated either on a public holiday, on a Sunday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday, or before 8am or after 8pm on any other day.
5906
01.11.2006
1
A25
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
18.05
13.55
15.35
01.11.2006
Professional attendance of not more than 5 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
5908
01.11.2006
1
A25
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
39.50
29.65
33.60
01.11.2006
Professional attendance of more than 5 minutes duration but not more than 20 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
5910
01.11.2006
1
A25
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
74.95
56.25
63.75
01.11.2006
Professional attendance of more than 20 minutes duration but not more than 40 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
5912
01.11.2006
1
A25
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
110.35
82.80
93.80
01.11.2006
Professional attendance of more than 40 minutes duration surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms)
6007
01.11.2006
1
A26
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
119.75
89.85
101.80
01.11.2006
Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a specialist practising in the specialty of neurosurgery, where the patient was referred to him or her by a medical practitioner. - Initial attendance in a single course of treatment.
6009
01.11.2006
1
A26
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
39.70
29.80
33.75
01.11.2006
Each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment. - An attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration.
6011
01.11.2006
1
A26
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
79.05
59.30
67.20
01.11.2006
Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving a detailed and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems. An attendance of more than 15 minutes duration but not more than 30 minutes duration.
6013
01.11.2006
1
A26
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
109.50
82.15
93.10
01.11.2006
Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving an extensive and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems. An attendance of more than 30 minutes duration but not more than 45 minutes duration.
6015
01.11.2006
1
A26
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.2006
01.11.2008
139.45
104.60
118.55
01.11.2006
Each attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment being an attendance involving an exhaustive and comprehensive examination, arranging or evaluating any necessary investigations in relation to one or more complex problems - An attendance of more than 45 minutes duration.
10801
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.11.1997
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with myopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye
10802
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.12.1991
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with manifest hyperopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye
10803
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.12.1991
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye
10804
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.11.1997
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with irregular astigmatism in either eye, being a condition the existence of which has been confirmed by keratometric observation, if the maximum visual acuity obtainable with spectacle correction is worse than 0.3 logMAR (6/12) and if that corrected acuity would be improved by an additional 0.1 logMAR by the use of a contact lens
10805
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.12.1991
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with anisometropia of 3.0 dioptres or greater (difference between spherical equivalents)
10806
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.11.1997
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients with corrected visual acuity of 0.7 logMAR (6/30) or worse in both eyes, being patients for whom a contact lens is prescribed as part of a telescopic system
10807
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.12.1991
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients for whom a wholly or segmentally opaque contact lens is prescribed for the alleviation of dazzle, distortion or diplopia caused by pathological mydriasis, aniridia, coloboma of the iris, pupillary malformation or distortion, significant ocular deformity or corneal opacity - whether congenital, traumatic or surgical in origin
10808
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.12.1991
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles
10809
01.12.1991
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.12.1991
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.11.1997
Attendance for the investigation and evaluation of a patient for the fitting of contact lenses, with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription - 1 service in any period of 36 months - patients who have a medical or optical condition (other than myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia or a condition to which item 10806, 10807 or 10808 applies) requiring the use of a contact lens for correction, where the condition is specified on the patient's account
10816
01.11.1997
1
A9
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
C
01.11.1997
01.11.2008
112.40
84.30
95.55
01.11.1997
Attendance for the refitting of contact lenses with keratometry and testing with trial lenses and the issue of a prescription, where the patient requires a change in contact lens material or basic lens parameters, other than simple power change, because of a structural or functional change in the eye or an allergic response within 36 months of the fitting of a contact lens to which Items 10801 to 10809 apply
10900
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.2003
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention (Item is subject to rule 120)
10905
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.1997
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has been referred by another optometrist who is not associated with the optometrist to whom the patient is referred
10907
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
32.85
27.95
01.11.2003
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, if the patient has attended another optometrist within the previous 24 months for an attendance to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 applies. The appropriate fee for the purpose of paragraph 23A (2) (c) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 is $65.65
10912
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.1997
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has suffered a significant change of visual function requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 at the same practice applies
10913
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.1997
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has new signs or symptoms, unrelated to the earlier course of attention, requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913,10914 or 10915 at the same practice applies
10914
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.2003
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention, where the patient has a progressive disorder (excluding presbyopia) requiring comprehensive reassessment within 24 months of an initial consultation to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914 or 10915 applies
10915
01.11.2003
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
65.65
55.85
01.11.2003
Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration, being the first in a course of attention involving the examination of the eyes, with the instillation of amydriatic, of a patient with diabetes mellitus, requiring comprehensive reassessment
10916
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
32.85
27.95
01.11.2005
Professional attendance, being the first in a course of attention, of not more than 15 minutes duration (not being a service associated with a service to which item10931, 10932, 10933, 10940, 10941, 10942 or 10943 applies)
10918
01.11.1997
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
32.85
27.95
01.11.2005
Professional attendance, being the second or subsequent in a course of attention and being unrelated to the prescription and fitting of contact lenses (not being a service associated with a service to which item 10940 or10941 applies)
10921
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
162.70
138.30
01.11.2003
All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention for which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10915 or 10916 applies patients with myopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye (item is subject to rule 73)
10922
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
162.70
138.30
01.07.1992
All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention for which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10915 or 10916 applies patients with manifest hyperopia of 5.0 dioptres or greater (spherical equivalent) in 1 eye (Item is subject to rule 73)
10923
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
162.70
138.30
01.07.1992
All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention for which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10915 or 10916 applies patients with astigmatism of 3.0 dioptres or greater in 1 eye (Item is subject to rule 73)
10924
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
205.35
174.55
01.11.1997
All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention for which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10915 or 10916 applies patients with irregular astigmatism in either eye, being a condition the existence of which has been confirmed by keratometric observation, if the maximum visual acuity obtainable with spectacle correction is worse than 0.3 logMAR (6/12) and if that corrected acuity would be improved by an additional 0.1 logMAR by the use of a contact lens (Item is subject to rule 73)
10925
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y
B
01.11.2004
01.11.2008
162.70
138.30
01.11.1997
All professional attendances after the first, being those attendances regarded as a single service, in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses, being a course of attention for which the first attendance is a service to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10915 or 10916 applies patients with anisometropia of 3.0 dioptres or greater (difference between spherical equivalents) (Item is subject to rule 73)
10926
01.12.1991
1
A10
S
N
N
N
N
N
Y