3 01.12.1989 1 A1 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 16.30 16.30 01.05.2010 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 1 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 The fee for item 3, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) that requires a short patient history and, if necessary, limited examination and management - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 20 01.11.1990 1 A1 1 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 The fee for item 3, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 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 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 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient 23 01.12.1989 1 A1 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 35.60 35.60 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation each attendance 24 01.11.1997 1 A1 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 The fee for item 23, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 35 01.11.1990 1 A1 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 The fee for item 23, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 36 01.12.1989 1 A1 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation each attendance 37 01.11.1997 1 A1 3 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 The fee for item 36, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant: (a) taking a detailed patient history; (b) performing a clinical examination; (c) arranging any necessary investigation; (d) implementing a management plan; (e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 43 01.11.1990 1 A1 3 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 The fee for item 36, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 44 01.12.1989 1 A1 4 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.55 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 47 01.11.1997 1 A1 4 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 The fee for item 44, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient 51 01.11.1990 1 A1 4 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 The fee for item 44, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - 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 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting not more than 5 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 59 01.11.1997 1 A2 1 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 5 minutes but not more than 25 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 60 01.11.1997 1 A2 1 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) lasting more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 65 01.11.1997 1 A2 1 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance (not being an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) lasting more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 place on 1 occasion - each patient, by:(a) a medical practitioner (not being a general practitioner); or(b) a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies 92 01.11.1990 1 A2 1 3 S D N 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 3 S D N 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 3 S D N 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 3 S D N 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 99 01.07.2011 1 A3 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, rendered to a patient who is:a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orat an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orlocated outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patientbeing a service associated with item 104 or 105 104 01.11.1990 1 A3 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 83.95 63.00 71.40 01.01.2010 Specialist, referred consultation - surgery or hospital (professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital by a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty where the patient is referred to him or her)- initial attendance in a single course of treatment, not being a service to which ophthalmology items 106, 109 or obstetric item 16401 apply. 105 01.11.1990 1 A3 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 69.70 52.30 59.25 01.05.2009 - initial specialist ophthalmologist attendance, referred consultation 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 N N C 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 123.15 92.40 104.70 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 N N C 01.11.1990 01.11.2011 77.95 58.50 66.30 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.03.2012 189.20 141.90 160.85 01.03.2012 Initial specialist ophthalmologist paediatric attendance referred consultation in a single course of treatment, being an attendance at which a comprehensive eye examination, including pupil dilation, is performed on a child aged 9 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 N N C 01.03.1987 01.11.2011 148.10 111.10 125.90 01.11.2011 Professional attendance at consulting rooms or hospital, by a consultant physician in the practice of his or herspecialty (other than psychiatry) following referral of the patient to him or her by a referring practitioner - initialattendance in a single course of treatment 112 01.07.2011 1 A4 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 the initiation of a professional attendance via video conference by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, rendered to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 110, 116, 119, 132 or 133. 116 01.03.1987 1 A4 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1987 01.11.2011 74.10 55.60 63.00 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 N N C 22.12.1987 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 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 N N C 01.03.1987 01.11.2011 179.70 134.80 152.75 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner initial attendance in a single course of treatment 128 01.03.1987 1 A4 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1987 01.11.2011 108.70 81.55 92.40 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 N N C 22.12.1987 01.11.2011 78.25 58.70 66.55 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 N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 259.00 194.25 220.15 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 129.65 97.25 110.25 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 A29 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.2008 01.11.2011 259.00 194.25 220.15 01.11.2011 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 at consulting rooms or hospital, 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 child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant paediatrician by a referring practitioner, if the consultant paediatrician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) 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 child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 137, 139 or 289. 137 01.07.2011 1 A29 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 259.00 194.25 220.15 01.11.2011 specialist or consultant physician, referred consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for a child with an eligible disability - surgery or hospital professional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms or hospital, by a specialist or consultant physician, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with an eligible disability, who has been referred to the specialist or consultant physician by a referring practitioner, if the specialist or consultant physician does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) 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 child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 139 or 289. 139 01.07.2011 1 A29 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 127.50 127.50 01.07.2011 general practitioner consultation for assessment, diagnosis and development of a treatment and management plan for a child with an eligible disabilityprofessional attendance of at least 45 minutes duration, at consulting rooms, by a general practitioner, for assessment, diagnosis and the preparation of a treatment and management plan for a child aged under 13 years, with an eligible disability, if the general practitioner does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) appropriate medication recommendations, where necessary.(c) provides a copy of the treatment and management plan to the: (i) relevant allied health providers (where appropriate).not being an attendance on a child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 137 or 289. 141 01.11.2007 1 A28 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 444.20 333.15 377.60 01.11.2011 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) or a participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring 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 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 N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 277.65 208.25 236.05 01.11.2011 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 or participating practice nurse. 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 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 N N B 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 538.60 464.90 01.11.2011 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) or participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring 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 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 N N B 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 336.70 286.20 01.11.2011 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 or participating practice nurse. 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 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. 149 01.07.2011 1 A28 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 the initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of geriatric medicine to a patient who is a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 141 or 143. 160 01.03.1987 1 A5 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 213.10 159.85 213.10 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 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 355.15 266.40 355.15 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 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 497.05 372.80 497.05 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 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 639.35 479.55 639.35 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 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 710.40 532.80 710.40 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 N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 113.10 84.85 113.10 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 N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 119.15 89.40 119.15 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 N N D 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 145.00 108.75 145.00 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 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.01.2005 01.11.1994 21.65 16.25 21.65 01.05.2010 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 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 35.60 35.60 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 195 01.11.1998 1 A7 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1998 01.11.2011 The fee for item 193, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, on 1 or more patients at a hospital, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 197 01.05.2003 1 A7 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 199 01.05.2003 1 A7 4 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.55 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner who is a qualified medical acupuncturist, at a place other than a hospital, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, at which acupuncture is performed by the qualified medical acupuncturist by the application of stimuli on or through 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 is performed. 288 01.07.2011 1 A8 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician practising in the specialty of psychiatry to a patient who is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orat an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orlocated outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patientbeing a service associated with item 291, 293, 296, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 318, 319, 348, 350 or 352. 289 01.07.2008 1 A8 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.2008 01.11.2011 259.00 194.25 220.15 01.11.2011 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, at consulting rooms or hospital, 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 child aged under 13 years, with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder, who has been referred to the consultant psychiatrist by a referring practitioner, if the consultant psychiatrist does the following:(a) undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the child and forms a diagnosis (using the assistance of one or more allied health providers where appropriate)(b) develops a treatment and management plan which must include the following: (i) the outcomes of the assessment; (ii) the diagnosis or diagnoses; (iii) opinion on risk assessment; (iv) treatment options and decisions; (v) 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 child in respect of whom payment has previously been made under this item or items 135, 137 or 139. 291 01.05.2005 1 A8 S N N N N N N N B 01.05.2005 01.11.2011 444.20 377.60 01.11.2011 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) or participating nurse practitioner, where the attendance is initiated by the referring practitioner and where the consultant psychiatrist provides the referring medical practitioner with an assessment and management plan to be undertaken by that practitioner 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 practitioner without the need for ongoing treatment by the psychiatrist - a 12 month management plan, appropriate to the diagnosis, is provided to the referring 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 referring 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 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 N N B 01.05.2005 01.11.2011 277.65 236.05 01.11.2011 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 or participating nurse practitioner.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 practitioner or participating nurse practitioner being 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 255.45 191.60 217.15 01.11.2011 Consultant psychiatrist, initial consultation on a new patient, consulting rooms professional 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 255.45 191.60 217.15 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 305.50 229.15 259.70 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 42.55 31.95 36.20 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 84.85 63.65 72.15 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 130.60 97.95 111.05 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 180.25 135.20 153.25 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 209.20 156.90 177.85 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 21.20 15.90 18.05 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 42.55 31.95 36.20 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 65.40 49.05 55.60 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 90.25 67.70 76.75 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 104.60 78.45 88.95 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 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 N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 180.25 135.20 153.25 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 42.55 31.95 36.20 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner an attendance of not more than 15 minutes duration at hospital 322 01.11.1996 1 A8 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 84.85 63.65 72.15 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 130.60 97.95 111.05 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 180.25 135.20 153.25 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 209.20 156.90 177.85 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 78.05 58.55 66.35 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 122.35 91.80 104.00 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 178.25 133.70 151.55 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 215.65 161.75 183.35 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 244.90 183.70 208.20 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 48.40 36.30 41.15 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner each patient 344 01.11.1996 1 A8 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 64.25 48.20 54.65 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 95.00 71.25 80.75 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 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 124.40 93.30 105.75 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 171.75 128.85 146.00 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 N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 124.40 93.30 105.75 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 56.15 42.15 47.75 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 112.30 84.25 95.50 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 164.65 123.50 140.00 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 227.15 170.40 193.10 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 276.75 207.60 235.25 01.11.2002 A telepsychiatry consultation of more than 75 minutes duration 359 01.11.2007 1 A8 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 319.30 239.50 271.45 01.11.2011 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 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 N N C 01.11.2007 01.11.2011 293.70 220.30 249.65 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 42.55 31.95 36.20 01.11.2011 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 referring 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 84.85 63.65 72.15 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 130.60 97.95 111.05 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 180.35 135.30 153.30 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 209.20 156.90 177.85 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 N N C 01.07.1998 01.11.2011 83.95 63.00 71.40 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 386 01.07.1998 1 A12 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1998 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 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 N N C 01.07.1998 01.11.2011 123.15 92.40 104.70 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 388 01.07.1998 1 A12 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1998 01.11.2011 77.95 58.50 66.30 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 389 01.07.2011 1 A12 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 the initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant occupational physician practising in the specialty of occupational medicine, to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 385 or 386. 410 01.11.1999 1 A13 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 19.20 14.40 16.35 01.05.2010 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 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 41.95 31.50 35.70 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 412 01.11.1999 1 A13 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 81.10 60.85 68.95 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation 413 01.11.1999 1 A13 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 119.45 89.60 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 414 01.11.1999 1 A13 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 The fee for item 410, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 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 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 The fee for item 411, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation 416 01.11.1999 1 A13 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 The fee for item 412, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 417 01.11.1999 1 A13 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.1999 01.11.2011 The fee for item 413, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a public health physician in the practice of his or her specialty of public health medicine at other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care; for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation. 501 01.11.2002 1 A21 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 33.55 25.20 28.55 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 56.70 42.55 48.20 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 95.25 71.45 81.00 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 134.75 101.10 114.55 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 208.65 156.50 177.40 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 143.45 107.60 121.95 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 275.60 206.70 234.30 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 451.70 338.80 383.95 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 627.80 470.85 554.10 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 804.05 603.05 730.35 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 892.15 669.15 818.45 01.11.2002 For a period of 5 hours or more of total physician time spent with each patient. 597 01.05.2010 1 A11 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 124.90 93.70 124.90 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on 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 the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is performed at consulting rooms — it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 598 01.05.2010 1 A11 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.05.2010 104.75 78.60 104.75 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) or a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies, on not more than 1 patient on 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 the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms — it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 599 01.05.2010 1 A11 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 147.20 110.40 147.20 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance in unsociable 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 the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms - it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 600 01.05.2010 1 A11 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.05.2010 124.25 93.20 124.25 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner) or a general practitioner to whom rule 5a applies, on not more than 1 patient on 1 occasion - each attendance in unsociable 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 the patient’s condition requires urgent medical treatment; and(b) if the attendance is at consulting rooms - it must be necessary for the practitioner to return to, and specially open, the consulting rooms for the attendance 701 01.05.2010 1 A14 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 57.10 57.10 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a brief health assessment, lasting not more than 30 minutes and including:(a) collection of relevant information, including taking a patient history; and(b) a basic physical examination; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing the patient with preventive health care advice and information 703 01.05.2010 1 A14 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 132.70 132.70 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a standard health assessment, lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes, including:(a) detailed information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive physical examination; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a preventive health care strategy for the patient 705 01.05.2010 1 A14 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 183.05 183.05 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or a consultant physician) to perform a long health assessment, lasting at least 45 minutes but less than 60 minutes, including:(a) comprehensive information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive examination of the patient’s medical condition and physical function; and(c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a basic preventive health care management plan for the patient 707 01.05.2010 1 A14 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 258.65 258.65 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to perform a prolonged health assessment (lasting at least 60 minutes) including:(a) comprehensive information collection, including taking a patient history; and(b) an extensive examination of the patient’s medical condition, and physical, psychological and social function; and(c) initiating interventions or referrals as indicated; and(d) providing a comprehensive preventive health care management plan for the patient 715 01.05.2010 1 A14 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 204.20 204.20 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) at consulting rooms or in another place other than a hospital or residential aged care facility, for a health assessment of a patient who is of aboriginal or torres strait islander descent - not more than once in a 9 month period 721 01.07.2005 1 A15 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 138.75 104.10 138.75 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) for the preparation of a gp management plan (gpmp) for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who has at least one medical condition that:(a) has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; or(b) is terminal.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for item 721, or within three months of a claim for items 729, 731 or 732 (for a review of a gpmp), except where there are exceptional circumstances that require the preparation of a new gpmp. 723 01.07.2005 1 A15 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 109.95 82.50 109.95 01.05.2010 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 (tcas) for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that:i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; orii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for item 723, or within three months of a claim for item 732 (for a review of tcas), except where there are exceptional circumstances that require the coordination of new tcas. 729 01.07.2005 1 A15 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 67.70 67.70 01.05.2010 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 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that:i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; orii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner; and (c) is not a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.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 item 729 or within three months of a claim for item 731 or 732, except where there are exceptional circumstances that require a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 731 01.07.2005 1 A15 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 67.70 67.70 01.05.2010 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 (racf), prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by a racf; 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 735 to 758 apply).this cdm service is for a patient who:(a) has at least one medical condition that: i. has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months; or ii. is terminal; and (b) requires ongoing care from at least three collaborating health or care providers, each of whom provides a different kind of treatment or service to the patient, and at least one of whom is a medical practitioner; and (c) is a care recipient in a residential aged care facility.a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for item 731 or within three months of a claim for item 721, 723, 729 or 732 except where there are exceptional circumstances that require a new contribution to the multidisciplinary care plan. 732 01.05.2010 1 A15 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 69.35 52.05 69.35 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review or coordinate a review of:(a) a gp management plan prepared by a medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 721 applies; or(b) team care arrangements which have been coordinated by the medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 723 applies 735 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 67.95 51.00 67.95 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 739 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 116.40 87.30 116.40 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 743 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 194.00 145.50 194.00 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to organise and coordinate:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 747 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 49.95 37.50 49.95 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 15 minutes, but for less than 20 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 750 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 85.60 64.20 85.60 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 20 minutes, but for less than 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 758 01.05.2010 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N D 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 142.60 106.95 142.60 01.05.2010 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician), as a member of a multidisciplinary case conference team, to participate in:(a) a community case conference; or(b) a multidisciplinary case conference in a residential aged care facility; or(c) a multidisciplinary discharge case conference;if the conference lasts for at least 40 minutes (not being a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732 apply) 820 01.05.2002 1 A15 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2002 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 78.80 59.10 67.00 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 36.70 27.55 31.20 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 N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 47.75 35.85 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 N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 148.90 148.90 01.10.2011 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 or an accredited pharmacist 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 N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.95 101.95 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. 2100 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 22.05 22.05 01.07.2011 level a telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 2122 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2100 plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2100 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.07.2011 Level a telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2125 01.07.2011 1 A30 2 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2100 plus $44.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2100 plus $3.20 per patient. 01.07.2011 level a - telehealth attendance at a residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 5 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2126 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 48.05 48.05 01.07.2011 level b - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 2137 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2126 plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2126 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.07.2011 level b telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2138 01.07.2011 1 A30 2 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2126 plus $44.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2126 plus $3.20 per patient. 01.07.2011 level b - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting less than 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit); and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2143 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 93.20 93.20 01.07.2011 level c - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient;b) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 2147 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2143 plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2143 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.07.2011 Level c telehealth attendance other than at consulting rooms a professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2179 01.07.2011 1 A30 2 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2143 plus $44.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2143 plus $3.20 per patient. 01.07.2011 Level c a professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 20 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit) and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2195 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 137.10 137.10 01.07.2011 level d - telehealth attendance at consulting roomsa professional attendance at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located outside an inner metropolitan area, who is not an admitted patient; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies;and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 2199 01.07.2011 1 A30 1 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2195 plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2195 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.07.2011 Level d telehealth attendance other than at consulting roomsa professional attendance other than at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other items applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) by a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient, and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2220 01.07.2011 1 A30 2 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2195 plus $44.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2195 plus $3.20 per patient. 01.07.2011 level d - telehealth attendance at residential aged care facilitya professional attendance by a medical practitioner (not being a service to which any other item applies) lasting at least 40 minutes (whether or not continuous) that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex where the patient is a resident of the aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit);and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician, on 1 occasion - each patient. 2497 01.05.2005 1 A18 1 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2005 01.11.2011 16.30 16.30 01.05.2010 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 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 35.60 35.60 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2503 01.11.2001 1 A18 1 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2501, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2504 01.11.2001 1 A18 1 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2506 01.11.2001 1 A18 1 3 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2504, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2507 01.11.2001 1 A18 1 4 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.55 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2509 01.11.2001 1 A18 1 4 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2507, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and at which a papanicolaou smear is taken from a person at least 20 years old and not older than 69 years old, who has not had a papanicolaou smear in the last 4 years 2517 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 35.60 35.60 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2518 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 1 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2517, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2521 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2522 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2521, plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for 2521 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2525 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.55 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2526 01.11.2001 1 A18 2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2525, plus $25.00 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for 2525 plus $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of a cycle of care for a patient with established diabetes mellitus 2546 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 35.60 35.60 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2547 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 1 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2546, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2552 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2553 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 2 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2552, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2558 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 8 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 101.55 101.55 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2559 01.11.2001 1 A18 3 8 S D N N N N N N 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2558, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a place other than consulting rooms, lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation, and that completes the minimum requirements of the asthma cycle of care 2598 01.05.2005 1 A19 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2005 01.05.2005 11.00 11.00 01.01.2012 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. 2600 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2001 01.11.2001 21.00 21.00 01.01.2012 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. 2603 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2001 01.11.2001 38.00 38.00 01.01.2012 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. 2606 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2001 01.11.2001 61.00 61.00 01.01.2012 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. 2610 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S D N 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 01.01.2012 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. 2613 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S D N 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 01.01.2012 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. 2616 01.11.2001 1 A19 1 S D N 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 01.01.2012 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. 2620 01.11.2001 1 A19 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2001 01.11.2001 21.00 21.00 01.07.2009 the minimum requirements of care to complete an annual diabetes cycle of care for patients with established diabetes mellitus must be completed over a period of at least 11 months and up to 13 months, and must include:- 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 durationand 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 2700 01.11.2011 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2011 01.11.2011 69.00 51.75 69.00 01.11.2011 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 20 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2701, 2715 or 2717 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 treatment plan. 2701 01.11.2011 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2011 01.11.2011 101.55 76.20 101.55 01.11.2011 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 40 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2715 or 2717 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 treatment plan 2712 01.11.2006 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 69.00 51.75 69.00 01.03.2012 attendance by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) to review a gp mental health treatment plan prepared by that medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717 or former items 2702 and 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 735 to 758 apply).a rebate will not be paid within three months of a previous claim for item 2712 or within four weeks following a claim for item 2700, 2701, 2715 or 2717, 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 treatment plan. 2713 01.11.2006 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 69.00 69.00 01.11.2011 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 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717 or 2712 apply).surgery consultation (Professional attendance at consulting rooms) 2715 01.11.2011 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2011 01.11.2011 87.60 65.70 87.60 01.11.2011 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 20 minutes. a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2701 or 2717 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 treatment plan 2717 01.11.2011 1 A20 1 S N N N N N N N D 01.11.2011 01.11.2011 129.00 96.75 129.00 01.11.2011 Preparation by a medical practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training (including a general practitioner, but not including a specialist or consultant physician) of a gp mental health treatment plan for a patient (not being a service associated with a service to which items 2713 or 735 to 758 apply) lasting at least 40 minutes.a rebate will not be paid within twelve months of a previous claim for the same item or item 2700, 2701 or 2715 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 treatment plan. 2721 01.11.2002 1 A20 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 89.25 89.25 01.03.2012 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. 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 up to ten planned sessions per calendar year. in exceptional circumstances, following review by the practitioner managing the patient either under the gp mental health treatment plan or under the psychiatric assessment and management plan, up to a further 6 services may be approved from 1 march 2012 to 31 december 2012 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 N N 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2721, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 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 N N E 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 127.70 127.70 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 N N 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 The fee for item 2725, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 148.10 111.10 125.90 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 2806 01.05.2006 1 A24 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 74.10 55.60 63.00 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 01.05.2006 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 2820 01.07.2011 1 A24 1 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 the initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of pain medicine to a patient who is a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 2801, 2806 or 2814. 2824 01.05.2006 1 A24 1 S N N N N N N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 179.70 152.75 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 N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 108.70 92.40 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 N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 78.25 66.55 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 148.10 111.10 125.90 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 3010 01.05.2006 1 A24 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 74.10 55.60 63.00 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 01.05.2006 - each minor attendance subsequent to the first in a single course of treatment 3015 01.07.2011 1 A24 3 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a consultant physician or specialist practising in the specialty of palliative medicine to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 3005, 3010 or 3014. 3018 01.05.2006 1 A24 3 S N N N N N N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 179.70 152.75 01.11.2011 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 referring practitioner - initial attendance in a single course of treatment 3023 01.05.2006 1 A24 3 S N N N N N N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 108.70 92.40 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 N N B 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 78.25 66.55 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 01.05.2006 Case conferences - palliative 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 136.50 102.40 116.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 204.80 153.60 174.10 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 272.95 204.75 232.05 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 98.05 73.55 83.35 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 156.35 117.30 132.90 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 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 N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 214.65 161.00 182.50 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 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 N N E 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 73.70 73.70 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 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 27.90 27.90 01.05.2010 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 1 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5000, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies) that requires a short patient history and, if necessary, limited examination and management - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5010 01.01.2005 1 A22 1 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5000, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 consultation at a residential aged care facilityprofessional 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 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after pm on any other day. 5020 01.01.2005 1 A22 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 47.15 47.15 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 5023 01.01.2005 1 A22 2 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5020, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5028 01.01.2005 1 A22 2 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5020, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility, lasting less than 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 5040 01.01.2005 1 A22 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 80.75 80.75 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 5043 01.01.2005 1 A22 3 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5040, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5049 01.01.2005 1 A22 3 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5040, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 20 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking a detailed patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion - each patient 5060 01.01.2005 1 A22 4 S N N N N N N N E 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 113.30 113.30 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - each attendance 5063 01.01.2005 1 A22 4 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5060, plus $25.00 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 $1.90 per patient. 01.11.2011 professional attendance by a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5067 01.01.2005 1 A22 4 S D N N N N N N 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 The fee for item 5060, plus $44.95 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 $3.20 per patient. 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a general practitioner at a residential aged care facility to residents of the facility (not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting at least 40 minutes and including any of the following that are clinically relevant:(a) taking an extensive patient history;(b) performing a clinical examination;(c) arranging any necessary investigation;(d) implementing a management plan;(e) providing appropriate preventive health care;for 1 or more health-related issues, with appropriate documentation — an attendance on 1 or more patients at 1 residential aged care facility on 1 occasion — each patient 5200 01.01.2005 1 A23 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 1 S N 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 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting not more than 5 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5223 01.01.2005 1 A23 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5227 01.01.2005 1 A23 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5228 01.01.2005 1 A23 2 S D N 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 01.05.2010 professional attendance by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (not being an attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility and not being a service to which any other item in this table applies), lasting more than 45 minutes - an attendance on 1 or more patients on 1 occasion - each patient 5260 01.01.2005 1 A23 3 S D N 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 01.05.2010 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 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 5263 01.01.2005 1 A23 3 S D N 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 01.05.2010 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 3 S D N 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 01.05.2010 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 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 5267 01.01.2005 1 A23 3 S D N 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 01.05.2010 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 12noon on a saturday, or before 8am or after 6pm on any other day. 5906 01.11.2006 1 A25 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 19.20 14.40 16.35 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 41.95 31.50 35.70 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 79.60 59.70 67.70 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 117.25 87.95 99.70 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 127.20 95.40 108.15 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 42.20 31.65 35.90 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 83.95 63.00 71.40 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 116.30 87.25 98.90 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 N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 148.10 111.10 125.90 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. 6016 01.07.2011 1 A26 S D N N N N N N 01.07.2011 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee. 01.07.2011 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a specialist practising in the specialty of neurosurgery to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orb) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 6007, 6009, 6011, 6013 or 6015. 10801 01.12.1991 1 A9 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N C 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 119.40 89.55 101.50 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 34.90 29.70 01.11.2003 Professional attendance of more than 15 minutes duration,being the first in a course of attention, if the patient hasattended another optometrist within the previous 24 monthsfor an attendance to which item 10900, 10905, 10907, 10912,10913, 10914 or 10915 applies. 10912 01.11.1997 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 69.70 59.25 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 34.90 29.70 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 34.90 29.70 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 218.15 185.45 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 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 atelescopic system (Item is subject to rule 73) 10927 01.12.1991 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 218.15 185.45 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 for whom a wholly or segmentally opaque contact lens is prescribed for the alleviation of dazzle, distortion or diplopia caused by pathologica lmydriasis, aniridia, coloboma of the iris, pupillary malformation or distortion, significant ocular deformity or corneal opacity — whether congenital, traumatic or surgical in origin (Item is subject to rule 73) 10928 01.12.1991 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 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 who, by reason of physical deformity, are unable to wear spectacles (Item is subject to rule 73) 10929 01.12.1991 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 218.15 185.45 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 who have a medical or optical condition (other than myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia or a condition to which item 10926, 10927 or 10928 applies) requiring the use of a contact lens for correction, where the condition is specified on the patient’s account (Item is subject to rule 73) 10930 01.11.1997 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 172.85 146.95 01.11.1997 All professional attendances regarded as a single service in a single course of attention involving the prescription and fitting of contact lenses if the patient meets the requirements of an item in the series 10921 to 10929 and requires a change in contact lens material or basic lens parameters, other than a 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 covered by items 10921 to 10929 10931 01.11.2005 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 24.30 20.70 01.11.2005 A service to which an item in group A10 applies (other than this item or item 10916, 10932, 10933, 10940 or 10941), if the service: (a) is provided: (i) during a home visit to a person; or (ii) in a residential aged care facility; or (iii) in an institution; and (b) is provided to a single patient at a single location on a single occasion; and (c) is: (i) bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to the service; or (ii) not bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to the service (Item is subject to rule 75) 10932 01.11.2005 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 12.10 10.30 01.11.2005 A service to which an item in group A10 applies (other than this item or item 10916, 10931, 10933, 10940 or 10941), if the service: (a) is provided: (i) during a home visit to a person; or (ii) in a residential aged care facility; or (iii) in an institution; and (b) is provided to each of 2 patients at a single location on a single occasion; and (c) is: (i) bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to the service; or (ii) not bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to theservice (item is subject to rule 75) 10933 01.11.2005 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 8.05 6.85 01.11.2005 A service to which an item in group A10 applies (other than this item or item 10916, 10931, 10932, 10940 or 10941), if the service: (a) is provided: (i) during a home visit to a person; or (ii) in a residential aged care facility; or (iii) in an institution; and (b) is provided to each of 3 patients at a single location on a single occasion; and (c) is: (i) bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to the service; or (ii) not bulk-billed for the fees for this item and another item in this table applying to the service (Item is subject to rule 75) 10940 01.11.2003 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 66.50 56.55 01.11.2005 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), with bilateral assessment and report, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain that: (a) is not a service involving multifocal multi channel objective perimetry; and (b) is performed by an optometrist; not being a service associated with a service to which item 10916, 10918, 10931, 10932 or 10933 applies (Item is subject to rule 120) 10941 01.11.2003 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 40.10 34.10 01.11.2005 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold) with unilateral assessment and report, where indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain that: (a) is not a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry; and (b) is performed by an optometrist; not being a service associated with a service to which item 10916, 10918 10931, 10932 or 10933 applies (Item is subject to rule 74) 10942 01.05.2005 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.05.2005 01.11.2011 34.90 29.70 01.11.2005 Testing of residual vision to provide optimum visual performance for a patient who has best corrected visual acuity of 6/15 or N.12 or worse in the better eye or a horizontal visual field of less than 120 degrees and within 10 degrees above and below the horizontal midline, involving 1 or more of the following: (a) spectacle correction; (b) determination of contrast sensitivity; (c) determination of glare sensitivity; (d) prescription of magnification aids; not being a service associated with a service to which item 10916, 10921, 10922, 10923, 10924, 10925, 10926, 10927, 10928, 10929 or 10930 applies (item is subject to rule 73) 10943 01.11.2005 1 A10 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 34.90 29.70 01.11.2005 Additional testing to confirm diagnosis of, or establish a treatment regime for, a significant binocular or accommodative dysfunction, in a patient aged 3 to 14 years, including assessment of 1 or more of the following: (a) accommodation; (b) ocular motility; (c) vergences; (d) fusional reserves; (e) cycloplegic refraction; not being a service to which item 10916, 10921, 10922, 10923, 10924, 10925, 10926, 10927, 10928, 10929 or 10930 applies (Item is subject to rules 73 and 76) 10950 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 aboriginal or torres strait islander health service provided to a person by an eligible aboriginal health worker if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible aboriginal health worker by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible aboriginal health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of 5 services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10951 01.11.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 diabetes education health service provided to a person by an eligible diabetes educator if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible diabetes educator by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible diabetes educator gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10952 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 audiology health service provided to a person by an eligible audiologist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible audiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible audiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10953 01.01.2006 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.01.2006 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 exercise physiology service provided to a person by an eligible exercise physiologist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible exercise physiologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible exercise physiologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10954 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 dietetics health service provided to a person by an eligible dietitian if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible dietitian by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible dietitian gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10956 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 mental health service provided to a person by an eligible mental health worker if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible mental health worker by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible mental health worker gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10958 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 occupational therapy health service provided to a person by an eligible occupational therapist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible occupational therapist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible occupational therapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and (h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10960 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 physiotherapy health service provided to a person by an eligible physiotherapist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible physiotherapist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible physiotherapist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10962 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 podiatry health service provided to a person by an eligible podiatrist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible podiatrist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible podiatrist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10964 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 chiropractic health service provided to a person by an eligible chiropractor if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible chiropractor by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible chiropractor gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10966 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 osteopathy health service provided to a person by an eligible osteopath if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible osteopath by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible osteopath gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10968 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 psychology health service provided to a person by an eligible psychologist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible psychologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible psychologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10970 01.07.2004 8 M3 D N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 61.10 51.95 01.11.2009 speech pathology health service provided to a person by an eligible speech pathologist if:(a) the service is provided to a person who has a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner, but not a specialist or consultant physician) under both a gp management plan and team care arrangements or, if the person is a resident of an aged care facility, the person's medical practitioner has contributed to a multidisciplinary care plan; and(b) the service is recommended in the person's team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan as part of the management of the person's chronic condition and complex care needs; and(c) the person is referred to the eligible speech pathologist by the medical practitioner using a referral form that has been issued by the department or a referral form that contains all the components of the form issued by the department; and(d) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(e) the service is provided to the person individually and in person; and(f) the service is of at least 20 minutes duration; and(g) after the service, the eligible speech pathologist gives a written report to the referring medical practitioner mentioned in paragraph (c): (i) if the service is the only service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (ii) if the service is the first or the last service under the referral - in relation to that service; or (iii) if neither subparagraph (i) nor (ii) applies but the service involves matters that the referring medical practitioner would reasonably expect to be informed of - in relation to those matters; and(h) for a service for which a private health insurance benefit is payable - the person who incurred the medical expenses for the service has elected to claim the medicare benefit for the service, and not the private health insurance benefit;- to a maximum of five services (including any services to which items 10950 to 10970 apply) in a calendar year 10983 01.07.2011 8 M12 1 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 31.80 31.80 01.07.2011 service by a practice nurse or aboriginal health worker provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) located at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; or b) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient; and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 10984 01.07.2011 8 M12 2 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 31.80 31.80 01.07.2011 service by a practice nurse or aboriginal health worker provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner that requires the provision of clinical support to a patient who is:a) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (other than a self-contained unit); or b) at consulting rooms situated within such a complex if the patient is a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service (excluding accommodation in a self-contained unit); and who is participating in a video consultation with a specialist or consultant physician. 10986 01.05.2010 8 M12 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2010 01.11.2011 57.10 57.10 01.05.2010 Service provided by a practice nurse or registered aboriginal health worker being the provision of a health assessment 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 701, 703, 705, 707. benefits are payable on one occasion only for each eligible patient 10987 01.11.2008 8 M12 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.11.2008 01.11.2011 23.55 23.55 01.11.2009 Follow up service provided by a practice nurse or registered aboriginal health worker, on behalf of a medical practitioner, for an indigenous person who has received a health assessment if: a) the service is provided on behalf of and under the supervision of a medical practitioner; and b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and c) the service is consistent with the needs identified through the health assessment; - to a maximum of 10 services per patient in a calendar year 10988 01.05.2006 8 M12 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 11.80 11.80 01.11.2007 Immunisation provided to a person by a registered Aboriginal Health Worker if: (a) the immunisation is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital. 10989 01.05.2006 8 M12 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 11.80 11.80 01.11.2007 Treatment of a person's wound (other than normal aftercare) provided by a registered Aboriginal Health Worker if: (a) the treatment is provided on behalf of, and under the supervision of, a medical practitioner; and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital. 10990 01.02.2004 8 M1 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 6.90 5.90 01.11.2007 A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10991) applies if:(a) the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder: and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for: (i) this item: and (ii) the other item in this table applying to the service 10991 01.05.2004 8 M1 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 10.45 8.90 01.11.2007 A medical service to which an item in this table (other than this item or item 10990) applies if: (a) the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder: and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital: and (d) the service is bulk-billed in respect of the fees for: (i) this item: and (ii) the other item in this table applying to the service (e) the service is provided at, or from, a practice location in: (i) a regional, rural or remote area; or (ii) Tasmania; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following ssd spatial units: (a) Beaudesert Shire Part a (b) Belconnen (c) Darwin City (d) Eastern Outer Melbourne (e) East Metropolitan, Perth (f) Frankston City (g) Gosford-Wyong (h) Greater Geelong City Part a (i) Gungahlin-Hall (j) Ipswich City (part in bsd) (k) Litchfield Shire (l) Melton-Wyndham (m) Mornington Peninsula Shire (n)Newcastle (o) North Canberra (p) Palmerston-East Arm (q) Pine Rivers Shire (r) Queanbeyan (s) South Canberra (t) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (u) Southern Adelaide (v) South West Metropolitan, Perth (w) Thuringowa City Part a (x) Townsville City Part a (y) Tuggeranong (z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (za) Woden Valley (zb)Yarra Ranges Shire Part a; or (iv) the geographical area included in the sla spatial unit of Palm Island (ac) 10992 01.01.2005 8 M1 S N N N N N N N B 01.01.2005 01.11.2011 10.45 8.90 01.07.2010 A medical service to which item 597, 598, 599, 600, 5003, 5010, 5023, 5028, 5043, 5049, 5063, 5067, 5220, 5223, 5227, 5228, 5260, 5263, 5265 or 5267 applies if: (a) the service is an unreferred service; and (b) the service is provided to a person who is under the age of 16 or is a Commonwealth concession card holder; and (c) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and (d) the service is not provided in consulting rooms; and (e) the service is provided in one of the following eligible areas: (i) a regional, rural or remote area; or (ii) Tasmania; or (iii) a geographical area included in any of the following ssd spatial units: (a) Beaudesert Shire Part a (b) Belconnen (c) Darwin City (d) Eastern Outer Melbourne (e) East Metropolitan, Perth (f) Frankston City (g) Gosford-Wyong (h) Greater Geelong City Part a (i) Gungahlin-Hall (j) Ipswich City (part in bsd) (k) Litchfield Shire (l) Melton-Wyndham (m) Mornington Peninsula Shire (n) Newcastle (o) North Canberra (p) Palmerston-East Arm (q) Pine Rivers Shire (r) Queanbeyan (s) South Canberra (t) South Eastern Outer Melbourne (u) Southern Adelaide (v) South West Metropolitan, Perth (w) Thuringowa City Part a (x) Townsville City Part a (y) Tuggeranong (z) Weston Creek-Stromlo (za) Woden Valley (zb) Yarra Ranges Shire Part a; or (iv) the geographical area included in the sla spatial unit of Palm Island (ac) (f) the service is provided by, or on behalf of, a medical practitioner whose practice location is not in an eligible area; and (g) the service is bulk billed in respect of the fees for: (i) this item; and (ii) the other item in this table applying to the service. 10997 01.07.2007 8 M12 3 S N N N N N N N E 01.07.2007 01.11.2011 11.80 11.80 01.07.2007 Service provided to a person with a chronic disease by a practice nurse or registered aboriginal health worker if:(a) the service is provided on behalf of and under the supervision of a medical practitioner; and (b) the person is not an admitted patient of a hospital; and(c) the person has a gp management plan, team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care plan in place; and (d) the service is consistent with the gp management plan, team care arrangements or multidisciplinary care planto a maximum of 5 services per patient in a calendar year 11000 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 120.80 90.60 102.70 Y 01.07.1995 Electroencephalography, not being a service:(a) associated with a service to which item 11003,11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices (Anaes.) 11003 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 319.65 239.75 271.75 01.11.2003 Electroencephalography, prolonged recording of at least3 hours duration, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000,11004, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 11004 01.11.2003 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 319.65 239.75 271.75 01.11.2003 Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 hours duration, recording on the first day, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000,11003, 11005, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 11005 01.11.2003 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 319.65 239.75 271.75 01.11.2003 Electroencephalography, ambulatory or video, prolonged recording of at least 3 hours duration up to 24 hoursduration, recording on each day subsequent to the first day, not being a service: (a) associated with a service to which item 11000,11003, 11004, 11006 or 11009 applies; or (b) involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 11006 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 163.90 122.95 139.35 01.07.1995 Electroencephalography, temporosphenoidal, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping using neurometrics or similar devices 11009 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 223.50 167.65 190.00 01.12.1991 Electrocorticography 11012 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 109.90 82.45 93.45 01.12.1991 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studieson 1 nerve or electromyography of 1 or more muscles using concentric needle electrodes or both these examinations (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11015 or 11018 applies) 11015 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 147.10 110.35 125.05 01.12.1991 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studies on 2 or 3 nerves with or without electromyography (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11018 applies) 11018 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 219.75 164.85 186.80 01.12.1991 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — conduction studies on 4 or more nerves with or without electromyography or recordings from single fibres of nerves and muscles or both of these examinations (not being a service associated with a service to which item 11012 or 11015applies) 11021 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 147.10 110.35 125.05 01.12.1991 Neuromuscular electrodiagnosis — repetitive stimulation for study of neuromuscular conduction or electromyography with quantitative computerised analysis or both of these examinations 11024 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 111.75 83.85 95.00 01.05.2003 Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event-related potentials or involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry — 1 or 2 studies 11027 01.12.1991 2 D1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 165.75 124.35 140.90 01.05.2003 Central nervous system evoked responses, investigation of, by computerised averaging techniques, not being a service involving quantitative topographic mapping of event-related potentials or involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry — 3 or more studies 11200 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 40.05 30.05 34.05 01.12.1991 Provocative test or tests for glaucoma, including water drinking 11203 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 67.65 50.75 57.55 01.12.1991 Tonography — in the investigation or management of glaucoma, of 1 or both eyes — using an electricaltonography machine producing a directly recorded tracing 11204 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 106.25 79.70 90.35 01.11.2001 Electroretinography of 1 or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more studies performed according to current professional guidelines or standards 11205 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 106.25 79.70 90.35 01.11.2001 Electrooculography of 1 or both eyes performed according to current professional guidelines or standards 11210 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 106.25 79.70 90.35 01.11.2001 Pattern electroretinography of 1 or both eyes by computerised averaging techniques, including 3 or more studies performed according to current professional guidelines or standards 11211 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 106.25 79.70 90.35 01.11.2001 Dark adaptometry of 1 or both eyes with a quantitative estimation of threshold in log lumens at 45 minutes of dark adaptations 11212 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 68.80 51.60 58.50 01.12.1991 Optic fundi, examination of following intravenous dye injection 11215 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 120.70 90.55 102.60 01.12.1991 Retinal photography, multiple exposures, of 1 eye with intravenous dye injection 11218 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 149.10 111.85 126.75 01.12.1991 Retinal photography, multiple exposures of both eyes with intravenous dye injection 11221 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 66.50 49.90 56.55 01.11.2003 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, if indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, bilateral — to a maximum of 2 examinations (including examinations to which item 11224 applies) in any 12 month period 11222 01.11.1997 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 66.50 49.90 56.55 01.11.2003 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, with assessment and report, bilateral, if it can be demonstrated that a further examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 11221 applies due to presence of 1 of the following conditions: (a) established glaucoma (when surgery may be required within a 6 month period) if there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; (b) established neurological disease which may be progressive and if a visual field is necessary for the management of the patient; (c) monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by systemic drug toxicity, if there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease; each additional examination 11224 01.12.1991 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 40.10 30.10 34.10 01.11.2003 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, if indicated by the presence of relevant ocular disease or suspected pathology of the visual pathways or brain with assessment and report, unilateral — to a maximum of 2 examinations (including examinations to which item 11221 applies) in any 12 month period 11225 01.11.1997 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 40.10 30.10 34.10 01.11.2003 Full quantitative computerised perimetry (automated absolute static threshold), not being a service involving multifocal multichannel objective perimetry, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, with assessment and report, unilateral, if it can be demonstrated that a further examination is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 11224 applies due to presence of 1 of the following conditions: (a) established glaucoma (when surgery may be required within a 6 month period) if there has been definite progression of damage over a 12 month period; (b) established neurological disease which may be progressive and if a visual field is necessary for the management of the patient; (c) monitoring for ocular disease or disease of the visual pathways which may be caused by systemic drug toxicity, if there may also be other disease such as glaucoma or neurological disease; each additional examination 11235 01.11.1996 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1996 01.11.2011 120.45 90.35 102.40 01.11.1996 Examination of the eye by impression cytology of cornea for the investigation of ocular surface dysplasia, including the collection of cells, processing and all cytological examinations and preparation of report 11237 01.11.2003 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 79.95 60.00 68.00 01.11.2003 Ocular contents, simultaneous ultrasonic echography by both unidimensional and bidimensional techniques, for the diagnosis, monitoring or measurement of choroidal and ciliary body melanomas, retinoblastoma or suspicious naevi or simulating lesions, 1 eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in group I1 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11240 01.03.1999 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1999 01.11.2011 79.95 60.00 68.00 01.11.2004 Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of 1 eye prior to lens surgery on that eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in group I1 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11241 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 101.70 76.30 86.45 01.11.2004 Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for bilateral eye measurement prior to lens surgery on both eyes, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in group I1 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11242 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 78.60 58.95 66.85 01.11.2004 Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of an eye previously measured and on which lens surgery has been performed, and where further lens surgery is contemplated in that eye, not being a service associated with a service to which an item in group I1 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11243 01.11.2001 2 D1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 78.60 58.95 66.85 01.11.2004 Orbital contents, unidimensional ultrasonic echography or partial coherence interferometry of, for the measurement of a second eye if: (a) surgery for the first eye has resulted in more than 1 dioptre of error; or (b) more than 3 years have elapsed since the surgery for the first eye; not being a service associated with a service to which an item in group I1 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11300 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 188.85 141.65 160.55 Y 01.12.1991 Brain stem evoked response audiometry (Anaes.) 11303 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 188.85 141.65 160.55 01.11.1994 Electrocochleography, extratympanic method, 1 or both ears 11304 01.11.1994 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1994 01.11.2011 311.05 233.30 264.40 01.11.1994 Electrocochleography, transtympanic membrane insertion technique, 1 or both ears 11306 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 21.50 16.15 18.30 01.12.1991 Non-determinate audiometry 11309 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 25.80 19.35 21.95 01.12.1991 Audiogram, air conduction 11312 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 36.45 27.35 31.00 01.12.1991 Audiogram, air and bone conduction or air conduction and speech discrimination 11315 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 48.30 36.25 41.10 01.12.1991 Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech 11318 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 59.60 44.70 50.70 01.12.1991 Audiogram, air and bone conduction and speech, with other cochlear tests 11321 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 113.20 84.90 96.25 01.12.1991 Glycerol induced cochlear function changes assessed bya minimum of 4 air conduction and speech discrimination tests (Klockoff’s test) 11324 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 32.25 24.20 27.45 01.12.1991 Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner — not being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 11312, 11315 or 11318 applies 11327 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 19.40 14.55 16.50 01.12.1991 Impedance audiogram involving tympanometry and measurement of static compliance and acoustic reflex performed by, or on behalf of, a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, if the patient is referred by a medical practitioner — being a service associated with a service to which item 11309, 11312, 11315 or 11318 applies 11330 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 7.75 5.85 6.60 01.12.1991 Impedance audiogram if the patient is not referred by a medical practitioner — 1 examination in any 4 week period 11332 01.05.2000 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2000 01.11.2011 57.45 43.10 48.85 01.05.2000 Oto-acoustic emission audiometry for the detection of permanent congenital hearing impairment, performed by or on behalf of a specialist or consultant physician, on an infant or child who is at risk due to 1 or more of the following factors: (a) admission to a neonatal intensive care unit; (b) family history of hearing impairment; (c) intra-uterine or perinatal infection (either suspected or confirmed); (d) birthweight less than 1.5 kg; (e) craniofacial deformity; (f) birth asphyxia; (g) chromosomal abnormality, including Down's Syndrome; (h) exchange transfusion; if: (i) the patient is referred by another medical practitioner; and (j) middle ear pathology has been excluded by specialist opinion 11333 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 43.75 32.85 37.20 01.12.1991 Caloric test of labyrinth or labyrinths 11336 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 43.75 32.85 37.20 01.12.1991 Simultaneous bithermal caloric test of labyrinths 11339 01.12.1991 2 D1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 43.75 32.85 37.20 01.12.1991 Electronystagmography 11500 01.12.1991 2 D1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 163.90 122.95 139.35 01.12.1991 Bronchospirometry, including gas analysis 11503 01.12.1991 2 D1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 136.05 102.05 115.65 01.11.2005 Measurement of: (a) the mechanical or gas exchange function of the respiratory system; or (b) respiratory muscle function; or (c) ventilatory control mechanisms; using measurements of various parameters including pressures, volumes, flow, gas concentrations in inspired or expired air, alveolar gas or blood, electrical activity of muscles (the tests being supervised by a specialist or consultant physician or carried out in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) (not being a service associated with a service to which item 22018 applies) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are carried out 11506 01.12.1991 2 D1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 20.15 15.15 17.15 01.12.1991 Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed 11509 01.12.1991 2 D1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 35.00 26.25 29.75 01.12.1991 Measurement of respiratory function involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory equipped to perform complex respiratory function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed 11512 01.12.1991 2 D1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 60.60 45.45 51.55 01.12.1991 Continuous measurement of the relationship between flow and volume during expiration or inspiration involving a permanently recorded tracing and written report, performed before and after inhalation of bronchodilator, with continuous technician attendance in a laboratory equipped to perform complex lung function tests (the tests being performed under the supervision of a specialist or consultant physician or in the respiratory laboratory of a hospital) — each occasion at which 1 or more such tests are performed 11600 01.12.1991 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 68.00 51.00 57.80 01.11.2008 Blood pressure monitoring (central venous, pulmonary arterial, systemic arterial or cardiac intracavity), by indwelling catheter - once only for each type of pressure on any calendar day up to a maximum of 4 pressures (not being a service to which item 13876 applies and where not performed in association with the administration of general anaesthesia) 11602 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 56.65 42.50 48.20 01.11.2003 Investigation of venous reflux or obstruction in 1 or more limbs at rest by CW Doppler or pulsed Doppler involving examination at multiple sites along each limb using intermittent limb compression or Valsalva manoeuvres , or both, to detect prograde and retrograde flow, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies — hard copy trace and report, maximum of 2 examinations in a 12 month period 11604 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 74.30 55.75 63.20 01.11.2003 Plethysmographic assessment of chronic venous disease, assessment of chronic venous disease in the lower and upper extremities, or in the lower or upper extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using venous occlusion plethysmography, strain gauge plethysmography or air plethysmography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies —examination, hard copy trace and report 11605 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 74.30 55.75 63.20 01.11.2003 Infrared photoplethysmographic assessment of complex chronic lower limb venous disease, assessment ofchronic venous disease in the lower extremities (unilateral or bilateral) using infrared photoplethysmography, examination during and following exercise with and without superficial venous occlusion, to assess venous function (reflux or obstruction, or both) to determine surgical intervention or the conservative management of deep venous thrombotic disease, not being a service associated with a service to which item 32500 or 32501 applies — hardcopy trace, calculation of 90% recovery time and report 11610 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 62.55 46.95 53.20 01.11.2003 Measurement of ankle — brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachialsystolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial waveforms for the evaluation of lower extremity arterialdisease — examination, hard copy trace and report 11611 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 62.55 46.95 53.20 01.11.2003 Measurement of wrist — brachial indices and arterial waveform analysis, measurement of radial and ulnar (or finger) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of the wrist (or finger) brachial systolic pressure indices and assessment of arterial waveforms for the evaluation of upper extremity arterial disease — examination, hardcopy trace and report 11612 01.12.1991 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 110.30 82.75 93.80 01.11.2003 Exercise study for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease, measurement of posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis (or toe) and brachial arterial pressures bilaterally using doppler or plethysmographic techniques, the calculation of ankle (or toe) brachial systolic pressure indices for the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease at rest and following exercise using a treadmill or bicycle ergometer or other such equipment where the exercise workload is quantifiably documented — examination and report 11614 01.11.2003 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2003 01.11.2011 74.30 55.75 63.20 01.11.2003 Transcranial doppler, examination of the intracranial arterial circulation using CW Doppler or pulsed doppler with hard copy recording of waveforms, examination and report, not being a service associated with a service to which item 55280 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11615 01.12.1991 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 74.50 55.90 63.35 01.12.1991 Measurement of digital temperature, 1 or more digits, (unilateral or bilateral) and report, with hard copy recording of temperature before and for 10 minutes or more after cold stress testing 11627 01.12.1991 2 D1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 224.40 168.30 190.75 01.12.1991 Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring during open heart surgery, in a person under 12 years of age 11700 01.12.1991 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 30.65 23.00 26.10 01.12.1991 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing and report 11701 01.07.1993 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 15.25 11.45 13.00 01.11.1998 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, report only where the tracing has been forwarded to another medical practitioner, not in association with a consultation on the same occasion 11702 01.07.1993 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 15.25 11.45 13.00 01.07.1993 Twelve-lead electrocardiography, tracing only 11708 01.07.1993 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 125.50 94.15 106.70 01.11.1994 Continuous ECG recording of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, involving microprocessor based analysis equipment, interpretation and report of recordings by a specialist physician orconsultant physician, not being a service to which item 11709 applies 11709 01.12.1991 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 164.35 123.30 139.70 01.11.1994 Continuous ECG recording (Holter) of ambulatory patient for 12 or more hours (including resting ECG and the recording of parameters), not in association with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, utilising a system capable of superimposition and full disclosure printout of at least 12 hours of recorded ECG data, microprocessor based scanning analysis, with interpretation and report by a specialist physician orconsultant physician 11710 31.10.1992 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 50.95 38.25 43.35 01.07.1993 Ambulatory ECG monitoring, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, utilising a looping memory recording device which is connected continuously to the patient for 12 hours or more and is capable of recording for at least 20 seconds prior to each activation and for15 seconds after each activation, including transmission, analysis, interpretation and report — payable once in any 4 week period 11711 01.07.1993 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 27.75 20.85 23.60 01.07.1993 Ambulatory ECG monitoring for 12 hours or more, patient activated, single or multiple event recording, utilising a memory recording device which is capable of recording for at least 30 seconds after each activation, including transmission, analysis, interpretation and report — payable once in any 4 week period 11712 01.12.1991 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 149.30 112.00 126.95 01.11.1994 Multi channel ECG monitoring and recording during exercise (motorised treadmill or cycle ergometer capable of quantifying external workload in watts) or pharmacological stress, involving the continuous attendance of a medical practitioner for not less than 20 minutes, with resting ECG, and with or without continuous blood pressure monitoring and the recording of other parameters, on premises equipped with mechanical respirator and defibrillator 11713 31.10.1992 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 68.45 51.35 58.20 01.11.1994 Signal averaged ECG recording involving not more than 300 beats, using at least 3 leads with data acquisition at not less than 1000Hz of at least 100 QRS complexes, including analysis, interpretation and report of recording by a specialist physician or consultant physician 11715 01.12.1991 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 118.50 88.90 100.75 01.12.1991 Blood dye — dilution indicator test 11718 31.10.1992 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 34.10 25.60 29.00 01.11.1992 Implanted pacemaker testing involving electrocardiography, measurement of rate, width and amplitude of stimulus, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11700 or 11721 applies 11721 31.10.1992 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 68.45 51.35 58.20 01.11.1992 Implanted pacemaker testing of atrioventricular (AV) sequential, rate responsive, or antitachycardia pacemakers, including reprogramming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11700 or 11718 applies 11722 01.11.2004 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2004 01.11.2011 34.10 25.60 29.00 01.11.2004 Implanted ECG loop recording for the investigation of recurrent unexplained syncope if: (a) a diagnosis has not been achieved through all other available cardiac investigations; and (b) a neurogenic cause is not suspected; and (c) the patient to whom the service is provided does not have a structural heart defect associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death; including reprogramming when required, retrieval of stored data, analysis, interpretation and report, not beinga service to which item 38285 applies 11724 01.07.1995 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1995 01.11.2011 165.75 124.35 140.90 01.07.1995 Up-right tilt table testing for the investigation of syncope of suspected cardiothoracic origin, including blood pressure monitoring, continuous ECG monitoring and the recording of the parameters, and involving an established intravenous line and the continuous attendance of a specialist or consultant physician — on premises equipped with a mechanical respirator and defibrillator 11727 01.11.2006 2 D1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 93.00 69.75 79.05 01.11.2006 Implanted defibrillator testing involving electrocardiography, assessment of pacing and sensing thresholds for pacing and defibrillation electrodes, download and interpretation of stored events and electrograms, including programming when required, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11700, 11718 or 11721 applies 11800 01.12.1991 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 171.20 128.40 145.55 01.12.1991 Oesophageal motility test, manometric 11810 31.10.1992 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 171.20 128.40 145.55 01.11.1992 Clinical assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease involving 24-hour pH monitoring, including analysis, interpretation and report and including any associated consultation 11820 01.05.2004 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2004 01.11.2011 2001.20 1500.90 1927.50 01.07.2007 Capsule endoscopy to investigate an episode of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, using a capsule endoscopydevice approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (including administration of the capsule, imaging, image reading and interpretation, and all attendances for providing the service on the day the capsule is administered) if: (a) the service is performed by a specialist orconsultant physician with endoscopic training that is recognised by the conjoint committee for there cognition of training in gastrointestinal endoscopy; and (b) the patient to whom the service is provided: (i) is aged 10 years or over; and (ii) has recurrent or persistent bleeding; and (iii) is anaemic or has active bleeding; and (c) an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and a colonoscopy have been performed on the patient and have not identified the cause of the bleeding;and (d) the service is performed within 6 months after the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; (e) the service is not associated with double balloon enteroscopy 11823 01.03.2009 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.2009 01.11.2011 2001.20 1500.90 1927.50 01.03.2009 Capsule endoscopy to conduct small bowel surveillance of a patient diagnosed with peutz-jeghers syndrome, using a capsule endoscopy device approved by the therapeutic goods administration. the procedure includes the administration of the capsule, imaging, image reading and interpretation, and all attendances for providing the service on the day the capsule is administered (not being a service associated with double balloon enteroscopy).medicare benefits are only payable for this item if:the service has been performed by a specialist or consultant physician with endoscopic training that is recognised by the conjoint committee for the recognition of training in gastrointestinal endoscopy; and the patient to whom the service is provided has been conclusively diagnosed with peutz-jeghers syndrome (pjs) this item is available once in any two year period. 11830 31.10.1992 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 183.30 137.50 155.85 01.11.1992 Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor involving anal manometry or measurement of anorectal sensationor measurement of the rectosphincteric reflex 11833 31.10.1992 2 D1 7 S N N N N N N N C 31.10.1992 01.11.2011 245.10 183.85 208.35 01.11.1992 Diagnosis of abnormalities of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles involving electromyography or measurement of pudendal and spinal nerve motor latency 11900 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 27.05 20.30 23.00 01.05.2003 Urine flow study including peak urine flow measurement, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11919 applies 11903 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 109.05 81.80 92.70 01.05.2003 Cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11912, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11906 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 109.05 81.80 92.70 01.05.2003 Urethral pressure profilometry, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11909, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11909 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 162.05 121.55 137.75 01.05.2003 Urethral pressure profilometry with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which item 11906, 11915, 11919, 36800 or an item in group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies 11912 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 162.05 121.55 137.75 Y 01.05.2003 Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of rectal pressure, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in group I3of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies (Anaes.) 11915 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 162.05 121.55 137.75 Y 01.05.2003 Cystometrography with simultaneous measurement of urethral sphincter electromyography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11903, 11909, 11912, 11919, 11921 and 36800 or an item in group I3 of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Table applies (Anaes.) 11917 01.11.2002 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2002 01.11.2011 420.35 315.30 357.30 Y 01.05.2003 Cystometrography in conjunction with ultrasound of 1 or more components of the urinary tract, with measurement of any 1 or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral sphincter electromyography; including all imaging associated with cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11900 to 11915, 11919, 11921 and 36800 applies (Anaes.) 11919 01.05.2003 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 420.35 315.30 357.30 Y 01.05.2003 Cystometrography in conjunction with contrast micturating cystourethrography, with measurement ofany 1 or more of urine flow rate, urethral pressure profile, rectal pressure, urethral sphincter electromyography; including all imaging associated with cystometrography, not being a service associated with a service to which any of items 11012 to 11027, 11900 to 11917, 11921 and 36800 applies (Anaes.) 11921 01.12.1991 2 D1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 73.65 55.25 62.65 01.12.1991 Bladder washout test for localisation of urinary infection — not including bacterial counts for organisms in specimens 12000 01.12.1991 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 38.20 28.65 32.50 01.11.1995 Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using 1 to 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a service to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021 applies 12003 01.12.1991 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 57.75 43.35 49.10 01.11.1995 Skin sensitivity testing for allergens, using more than 20 allergens, not being a service associated with a service to which item 12012, 12015, 12018 or 12021applies 12012 01.11.1995 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 20.40 15.30 17.35 01.11.1995 Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using less than the number of allergens included in a standard patch test battery 12015 01.11.1995 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 61.30 46.00 52.15 01.11.1995 Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard patch test battery 12018 01.11.1995 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 78.85 59.15 67.05 01.11.1995 Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis using all of the allergens in a standard patch test battery and additional allergens to a total of up to and including 50 allergens 12021 01.11.1995 2 D1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 115.65 86.75 98.35 01.11.1995 Epicutaneous patch testing in the investigation of allergic dermatitis, performed by or on behalf of a specialist in the practice of his or her specialty, using more than 50 allergens 12200 01.12.1991 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 36.50 27.40 31.05 01.12.1991 Collection of specimen of sweat by iontophoresis 12201 01.05.2004 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2004 01.11.2011 2348.30 1761.25 2274.60 01.05.2004 Administration, by a specialist or consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty, of thyrotropin alfa-rch (recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone), and arranging services to which both items 61426 and 66650 apply, for the detection of recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer in a patient if: (a) the patient has had a total thyroidectomy and 1 ablative dose of radioactive iodine; and (b) the patient is maintained on thyroid hormone therapy; and (c) the patient is at risk of recurrence; and (d) on at least 1 previous whole body scan or serum thyroglobulin test when withdrawn from thyroid hormone therapy, the patient did not have evidence of well-differentiated thyroid cancer; and (e) either: (i) withdrawal from thyroid hormone therapy resulted in severe psychiatric disturbances when hypothyroid; or (ii) withdrawal is medically contra-indicated because the patient has: (a) unstable coronary artery disease; or (b) hypopituitarism; or (c) a high risk of relapse or exacerbation of a previous severe psychiatric illness— applicable once only in a 12 month period 12203 01.07.1995 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1995 01.11.2011 577.05 432.80 503.35 01.03.1999 Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for a patient aged 18 years or more, if: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG, EOG, submental EMG, anterior tibial EMG, respiratory movement, airflow, oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For any particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period 12207 01.11.1997 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 577.05 432.80 503.35 01.11.2001 Overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration, for a patient aged 18 years or more, if: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG, EOG, submental EMG, anterior tibial EMG, respiratory movement, airflow, oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and limb movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording ofpolygraphic data from the patient; if it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 12203 applies for the adjustment or testing, or both, of the effectiveness of a positive pressure ventilatory support device (other than nasal continuous positive airway pressure) in sleep, in a patient with severe cardio-respiratory failure, and if previous studies have demonstrated failure of continuous positive airway pressure or oxygen — each additional investigation 12210 01.11.2001 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 688.75 516.60 615.05 01.11.2001 Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged 12 years or less, if: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manualcorrection of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For each particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month 12213 01.11.2001 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 620.50 465.40 546.80 01.11.2001 Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged between 12 and 18 years, if: (a) recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment ofclinically significant alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient. For each particular patient — applicable only in relation to each of the first 3 occasions the investigation is performed in any 12 month period 12215 01.11.2001 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 688.75 516.60 615.05 01.11.2001 Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged 12 years or less, if: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment of clinically significant alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report are provided by a qualified paediatric sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient; if it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 12210 applies, for the adjustment, or testing of the effectiveness, or both, of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or of the bilevel pressure support or ventilation (or both), or if supplemental oxygen is required because of recurring hypoxia — each additional investigation 12217 01.11.2001 2 D1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 620.50 465.40 546.80 01.11.2001 Overnight paediatric investigation for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged between 12 and 18 years, if: (a) continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and breathing using a multi-channel polygraph, and recordings of EEG (with a minimum of 4 EEG leads or, in selected investigations, of 6 EEG leads), EOG, submental or diaphragm EMG (or both), respiratory movement of rib and abdomen (whether movement of rib is recorded separately from, or together with, movement of abdomen), airflow, measurement of carbon dioxide (either end-tidal or transcutaneous), oxygen saturation and ECG are performed; and (b) a technician or registered nurse with sleep technology training is in continuous attendance under the supervision of a qualified sleep medicine practitioner; and (c) the patient is referred by a medical practitioner; and (d) the necessity for the investigation is determined by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner prior to the investigation; and (e) polygraphic records are analysed (for assessment of sleep stage, and maturation of sleep indices, arousals, respiratory events and assessment ofclinically significant alterations in heart rate and body movement) with manual scoring, or manual correction of computerised scoring in epochs of not more than 1 minute, and stored for interpretation and preparation of report; and (f) interpretation and report to be provided by a qualified sleep medicine practitioner based on reviewing the direct original recording of polygraphic data from the patient; if it can be demonstrated that a further investigation is indicated in the same 12 month period to which item 12213 applies, for the adjustment, or testing of the effectiveness, or both, of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) or of the bilevel pressure support or ventilation (or both), or if there is recurring hypoxia and supplemental oxygen is required — each additional investigation 12250 01.10.2008 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.10.2008 01.11.2011 329.05 246.80 279.70 01.07.2011 overnight investigation for sleep apnoea for a period of at least 8 hours duration for a patient aged 18 years or more, if all of the following requirements are met:(a) the patient has, before the overnight investigation, been referred to a qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner by a medical practitioner whose clinical opinion is that there is a high probability that the patient has obstructive sleep apnoea; and(b) the investigation takes place after the qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner has: (i) confirmed the necessity for the investigation; and (ii) communicated this confirmation to the referring medical practitioner; and(c) during a period of sleep, the investigation involves recording a minimum of seven physiological parameters which must include: (i) continuous electro-encephalogram (eeg); and (ii) continuous electro-cardiogram (ecg; and (iii) airflow; and (iv) thoraco-abdominal movement; and (v) oxygen saturation; and (vi) 2 or more of the following: (a) electro-oculogram (eog); (b) chin electro-myogram (emg); (c) body position; and(d) in the report on of the investigation, the qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner uses the data specified in paragraph (c) to: (i) analyse sleep stage, arousals and respiratory events; and (ii) assess clinically significant alteration in heart rate; and(e) the qualified adult sleep medicine practitioner: (i) before the investigation takes place, establishes quality assurance procedures for data acquisition; and (ii) personally analyses the data and writes the report on the results of the investigation.payable only once in a 12 month period. 12306 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for: the confirmation of a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more fractures occurring after minimal trauma; or for the monitoring of low bone mineral density proven by bone densitometry at least 12 months previously. Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12309, 12312, 12315, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 12309 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using quantitative computerised tomography, for: the confirmation of a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more fractures occurring after minimal trauma; or for the monitoring of low bone mineral density proven by bone densitometry at least 12 months previously. Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12312, 12315, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 12312 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; conditions associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; male hypogonadism; or female hypogonadism lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45. Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the management of a patient with any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 12 consecutive months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12315, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 12315 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner),using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: primary hyperparathyroidism; chronic liver disease; chronic renal disease; proven malabsorptive disorders; rheumatoid arthritis; or conditions associated with thyroxine excess. Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the management of a patient with any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 consecutive months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 12318 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using quantitative computerised tomography, for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone loss associated with 1 or more of the following conditions: prolonged glucocorticoid therapy; conditions associated with excess glucocorticoid secretion; male hypogonadism; female hypogonadism lasting more than 6 months before the age of 45; primary hyperparathyroidism; chronic liver disease; chronic renal disease; proven malabsorptive disorders; rheumatoid arthritis; or conditions associated with thyroxine excess.Where the bone density measurement will contribute to the management of a patient with any of the above conditions - measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 24 consecutive months - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12315 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination) 12321 01.08.1996 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.08.1996 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.08.1996 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, for the measurement of bone density 12 months following a significant change in therapy for: established low bone mineral density; or the confirmation of a presumptive diagnosis of low bone mineral density made on the basis of 1 or more fractures occurring after minimal trauma.Measurement of 2 or more sites - 1 service only in a period of 12 consecutive months -including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12315 or 12318 applies (Ministerial Determination). 12323 01.04.2007 2 D1 10 D N N N N N N N C 01.04.2007 01.11.2011 100.50 75.40 85.45 01.12.2007 Bone densitometry (performed by a specialist or consultant physician where the patient is referred by another medical practitioner), using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry or quantitative computerised tomography, for the measurement of bone mineral density, for a person aged 70 years or over. Measurement of 2 or more sites - including interpretation and report; not being a service associated with a service to which item 12306, 12309, 12312, 12315, 12318 or 12321 applies (Ministerial Determination). 12500 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 212.60 159.45 180.75 01.12.1991 Blood volume estimation 12503 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 416.85 312.65 354.35 01.12.1991 Erythrocyte radioactive uptake survival time test or iron kinetic test 12506 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 297.65 223.25 253.05 01.12.1991 Gastrointestinal blood loss estimation involving examination of stool specimens 12509 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 212.60 159.45 180.75 01.12.1991 Gastrointestinal protein loss 12512 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 103.10 77.35 87.65 01.12.1991 Radioactive B12 absorption test — 1 isotope 12515 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 225.55 169.20 191.75 01.12.1991 Radioactive B12 absorption test — 2 isotopes 12518 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 103.10 77.35 87.65 01.12.1991 Thyroid uptake (using probe) 12521 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 124.30 93.25 105.70 01.12.1991 Perchlorate discharge study 12524 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 155.40 116.55 132.10 01.12.1991 Renal function test (without imaging procedure) 12527 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 83.35 62.55 70.85 01.12.1991 Renal function test (with imaging and at least 2 blood samples) 12530 01.12.1991 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 124.30 93.25 105.70 01.12.1991 Whole body count — not being a service associated with a service to which another item applies 12533 01.07.1995 2 D2 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1995 01.11.2011 83.05 62.30 70.60 01.07.2009 Carbon-labelled urea breath test using oral C-13 or C-14 urea, performed by a specialist or consultant physician, including the measurement of exhaled 13CO2 or 14CO2 , for either: (a) the confirmation of helicobactor pylori colonisation; or (b) the monitoring of the success of eradication of helicobactor pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease. not being a service to which 66900 applies 13015 01.11.2001 3 T1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 250.00 187.50 212.50 01.11.2009 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of soft tissue radionecrosis or chronic or recurring wounds where hypoxia can be demonstrated, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber of between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours, including any associated attendance 13020 01.07.1996 3 T1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 254.00 190.50 215.90 01.05.2002 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for treatment of decompression illness, gas gangrene, air or gas embolism; diabetic wounds including diabetic gangrene and diabetic foot ulcers; necrotising soft tissue infections including necrotising fasciitis or Fournier's gangrene; or for the prevention and treatment of osteoradionecrosis, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber of between 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours, including any associated attendance 13025 01.07.1996 3 T1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 113.55 85.20 96.55 01.11.2001 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treatment of decompression illness, air or gas embolism, performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility, under the supervision of a medical practitioner qualified in hyperbaric medicine, for a period in the hyperbaric chamber greater than 3 hours, including any associated attendance - per hour (or part of an hour) 13030 01.07.1996 3 T1 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 160.40 120.30 136.35 01.07.1996 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy performed in a comprehensive hyperbaric medicine facility where the medical practitioner is pressurised in the hyperbaric chamber for the purpose of providing continuous life saving emergency treatment, including any associated attendance - per hour (or part of an hour) 13100 01.12.1991 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 134.10 100.60 114.00 01.12.1991 Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of - haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist exceeds 45 minutes in 1 day 13103 01.12.1991 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 69.85 52.40 59.40 01.12.1991 Supervision in hospital by a medical specialist of - haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemoperfusion or peritoneal dialysis, including all professional attendances, where the total attendance time on the patient by the supervising medical specialist does not exceed 45 minutes in 1 day 13104 01.11.2005 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N B 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 145.20 123.45 01.11.2005 Planning and management of home dialysis (either haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty of renal medicine, for a patient with end-stage renal disease, and supervision of that patient on self-administered dialysis, to a maximum of 12 claims per year 13106 01.12.1991 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 119.10 89.35 101.25 01.12.1991 Declotting of an arteriovenous shunt 13109 01.12.1991 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 223.50 167.65 190.00 Y 01.12.1991 Indwelling peritoneal catheter (Tenckhoff or similar) for dialysis insertion and fixation of (Anaes.) 13110 01.05.1997 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 224.25 168.20 190.65 Y 01.05.1997 Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheter, removal of (including catheter cuffs) (Anaes.) 13112 01.12.1991 3 T1 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 134.10 100.60 114.00 Y 01.12.1991 Peritoneal dialysis, establishment of, by abdominal puncture and insertion of temporary catheter (including associated consultation) (Anaes.) 13200 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 3052.75 2289.60 2979.05 01.01.2010 1655.60 01.01.2010 assisted reproductive technologies superovulated treatment cycle proceeding to oocyte retrieval, involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation, and including quantitative estimation of hormones, semen preparation, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services but excluding artificial insemination or transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova or a service to which item 13201, 13202, 13203, 13206, 13218 applies – being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle - initial cycle in a single calendar year 13201 01.01.2010 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.01.2010 01.11.2011 2855.50 2141.65 2781.80 01.01.2010 2403.30 01.01.2010 Assisted reproductive technologies superovulated treatment cycle proceeding to oocyte retrieval, involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation, and including quantitative estimation of hormones, semen preparation, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services but excluding artificial insemination or transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova or a service to which item 13200, 13202, 13203, 13206, 13218 applies – being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle - each cycle subsequent to the first in a single calendar year 13202 01.01.2010 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.01.2010 01.11.2011 456.85 342.65 388.35 01.01.2010 64.15 01.01.2010 Assisted reproductive technologies superovulated treatment cycle that is cancelled before oocyte retrieval, involving the use of drugs to induce superovulation and including quantitative estimation of hormones, semen preparation, ultrasound examinations, but excluding artificial insemination or transfer of frozen embryos or donated embryos or ova or a service to which item 13200, 13201, 13203, 13206, 13218, applies being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle 13203 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 477.65 358.25 406.05 01.01.2010 106.85 01.01.2010 ovulation monitoring services, for artificial insemination – including quantitative estimation of hormones and ultrasound examinations, being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle but excluding a service to which item 13200, 13201, 13202, 13206, 13212, 13215, 13218, applies 13206 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 456.85 342.65 388.35 01.01.2010 64.15 01.01.2010 assisted reproductive technologies treatment cycle using either the natural cycle or oral medication only to induce oocyte growth and development, and including quantitative estimation of hormones, semen preparation, ultrasound examinations, all treatment counselling and embryology laboratory services but excluding artificial insemination, frozen embryo transfer or donated embryos or ova or treatment involving the use of injectable drugs to induce superovulation being services rendered during 1 treatment cycle but only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13212 applies 13209 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 83.10 62.35 70.65 01.01.2010 10.75 01.01.2010 planning and management of a referred patient by a specialist for the purpose of treatment by assisted reproductive technologies or for artificial insemination payable once only during 1 treatment cycle 13210 01.07.2011 3 T1 3 S D N N N N N N Y 01.07.2011 01.01.2012 5.20 01.07.2011 50% of the fee for the associated item. Benefit: 85% of derived fee 01.07.2011 The initiation of a professional attendance via video conference rendered by a specialist practising in his or her specialty to a patient who isa) a care recipient receiving care in a residential aged care service; orb) at an aboriginal medical service or aboriginal community controlled health service in relation to which a direction made under subsection 19(2) of the act applies; orc) located outside an inner metropolitan area, not being an admitted patient being a service associated with item 13209. 13212 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 347.85 260.90 295.70 01.01.2010 69.50 Y 01.01.2010 oocyte retrieval for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies – only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13200, 13201 or 13206 applies (Anaes.) 13215 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 109.05 81.80 92.70 01.01.2010 48.10 Y 01.01.2010 transfer of embryos or both ova and sperm to the female reproductive system, excluding artificial insemination – only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13200, 13201, 13206 or 13218 applies, being services rendered in 1 treatment cycle (Anaes.) 13218 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 778.75 584.10 705.05 01.01.2010 694.30 Y 01.01.2010 preparation of frozen or donated embryos or donated oocytes for transfer to the female reproductive system, by any means and including quantitative estimation of hormones and all treatment counselling but excluding artificial insemination services rendered in 1 treatment cycle and excluding a service to which item 13200, 13201, 13202, 13203, 13206, 13212 applies (Anaes.) 13221 01.12.1991 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 49.85 37.40 42.40 01.01.2010 21.40 01.01.2010 preparation of semen for the purposes of artificial insemination - only if rendered in conjunction with a service to which item 13203 applies 13251 01.05.2007 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.05.2007 01.11.2011 410.15 307.65 348.65 01.01.2010 106.85 01.01.2010 intracytoplasmic sperm injection for the purposes of assisted reproductive technologies, for male factor infertility, excluding a service to which item 13203 or 13218 applies 13290 01.05.1997 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 200.45 150.35 170.40 01.05.1997 Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required 13292 01.05.1997 3 T1 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 401.10 300.85 340.95 Y 01.05.1997 Semen, collection of, from a patient with spinal injuries or medically induced impotence, for the purposes of analysis, storage or assisted reproduction, by a medical practitioner using a vibrator or electro-ejaculation device including catheterisation and drainage of bladder where required, under general anaesthetic, in a hospital (Anaes.) 13300 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 55.90 41.95 47.55 01.12.1991 Umbilical or scalp vein catheterisation in a neonate with or without infusion; or cannulation of a vein 13303 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 82.85 62.15 70.45 01.12.1991 Umbilical artery catheterisation with or without infusion 13306 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 327.85 245.90 278.70 01.12.1991 Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, including collection from donor 13309 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 279.55 209.70 237.65 01.12.1991 Blood transfusion with venesection and complete replacement of blood, using blood already collected 13312 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 27.90 20.95 23.75 01.12.1991 Blood for pathology test, collection of, by femoral or external jugular vein puncture in infants 13318 01.12.1991 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 223.20 167.40 189.75 Y 01.12.1991 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular or subclavian vein) - by open exposure, in a person under 12 years of age (Anaes.) 13319 01.05.1997 3 T1 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 223.20 167.40 189.75 Y 01.05.1997 Central vein catheterisation in a neonate via peripheral vein (Anaes.) 13400 01.12.1991 3 T1 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 95.00 71.25 80.75 Y 01.12.1991 Restoration of cardiac rhythm by electrical stimulation (cardioversion), other than in the course of cardiac surgery (Anaes.) 13500 01.12.1991 3 T1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 176.95 132.75 150.45 01.12.1991 Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant in the absence of gastrointestinal haemorrhage 13503 01.12.1991 3 T1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 353.95 265.50 300.90 01.12.1991 Gastric hypothermia by closed circuit circulation of refrigerant for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage 13506 01.05.1994 3 T1 6 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 181.05 135.80 153.90 01.05.1994 Gastro-oesophageal balloon intubation, minnesota, sengstaken-blakemore or similar, for control of bleeding from gastric oesophageal varices 13700 01.12.1991 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 327.05 245.30 278.00 Y 01.12.1991 Harvesting of homologous (including allogeneic) or autologous bone marrow for the purpose of transplantation (Anaes.) 13703 01.12.1991 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 117.25 87.95 99.70 01.12.1991 Administration of blood including collection from donor 13706 01.12.1991 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 81.80 61.35 69.55 01.12.1991 Administration of blood or bone marrow already collected 13709 01.12.1991 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 47.55 35.70 40.45 01.12.1991 Collection of blood for autologous transfusion or when homologous blood is required for immediate transfusion in emergency situation 13750 01.07.1996 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 134.10 100.60 114.00 01.07.1996 Therapeutic haemapheresis for the removal of plasma or cellular (or both) elements of blood, utilising continuous or intermittent flow techniques; including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies, if performed; continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters with continuous registered nurse attendance under the supervision of a consultant physician, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13755 applies - each day 13755 01.07.1996 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 134.10 100.60 114.00 01.07.1996 Donor haemapheresis for the collection of blood products for transfusion, utilising continuous or intermittent flow techniques; including morphological tests for cell counts and viability studies; continuous monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, blood volume and other parameters; with continuous registered nurse attendance under the supervision of a consultant physician; not being a service associated with a service to which item 13750 applies - each day 13757 01.05.1997 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1997 01.11.2011 71.60 53.70 60.90 01.11.1997 Therapeutic venesection for the management of haemochromatosis, polycythemia vera or porphyria cutanea tarda 13760 01.07.1996 3 T1 8 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1996 01.11.2011 748.40 561.30 674.70 01.05.1997 In vitro processing (and cryopreservation) of bone marrow or peripheral blood for autologous stem cell transplantation as an adjunct to high dose chemotherapy for: .chemosensitive intermediate or high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at high risk of relapse following first line chemotherapy; or . Hodgkin's disease which has relapsed following, or is refractory to, chemotherapy; or . Acute myelogenous leukaemia in first remission, where suitable genotypically matched sibling donor is not available for allogenic bone marrow transplant; or . multiple myeloma in remission (complete or partial) following standard dose chemotherapy; or . small round cell sarcomas; or . primitive neuroectodermal tumour; or . germ cell tumours which have relapsed following, or are refractory to, chemotherapy; or . germ cell tumours which have had an incomplete response to first line therapy. - performed under the supervision of a consultant physician - each day. 13815 01.07.1993 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 83.65 62.75 71.15 Y 01.11.1993 Central vein catheterisation (via jugular, subclavian or femoral vein) by percutaneous or open exposure not being a service to which item 13318 applies (Anaes.) 13818 01.07.1993 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 111.60 83.70 94.90 Y 01.05.1994 Right heart balloon catheter, insertion of, including pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output measurement (Anaes.) 13830 01.07.1993 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 73.95 55.50 62.90 01.07.1993 Intracranial pressure, monitoring of, by intraventricular or subdural catheter, subarachnoid bolt or similar, by a specialist or consultant physician - each day 13839 01.05.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 22.60 16.95 19.25 01.05.1994 Arterial puncture and collection of blood for diagnostic purposes 13842 01.05.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 68.00 51.00 57.80 01.05.1994 Intra-arterial cannulation for the purpose of taking multiple arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis 13847 01.11.2005 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 153.20 114.90 130.25 Y 01.11.2005 Counterpulsation by intraaortic balloon management on the first day including initial and subsequent consultations and monitoring of parameters (Anaes.) 13848 01.05.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 128.60 96.45 109.35 01.05.1994 Counterpulsation by intraaortic balloon management on each day subsequent to the first, including associated consultations and monitoring of parameters 13851 01.05.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 484.45 363.35 411.80 01.05.1994 Circulatory support device, management of, on first day 13854 01.05.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 112.70 84.55 95.80 01.05.1994 Circulatory support device, management of, on each day subsequent to the first 13857 01.11.1994 3 T1 9 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1994 01.11.2011 143.65 107.75 122.15 01.11.2005 Airway access, establishment of and initiation of mechanical ventilation (other than in the context an anaesthetic for surgery), outside of an Intensive Care Unit, for the purpose of subsequent ventilatory support in an Intensive Care Unit 13870 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 355.35 266.55 302.05 01.11.2005 Management of a patient in an Intensive Care Unit by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - including initial and subsequent attendances, electrocardiographic monitoring, arterial sampling and bladder catheterisation - management on the first day 13873 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 263.60 197.70 224.10 01.11.2005 Management of a patient in an Intensive Care Unit by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - including all attendances, electrocardiographic monitoring, arterial sampling and bladder catheterisation - management on each day subsequent to the first day 13876 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 75.45 56.60 64.15 01.11.2008 Central venous pressure, pulmonary arterial pressure, systemic arterial pressure or cardiac intracavity pressure, continuous monitoring by indwelling catheter in an intensive care unit and managed by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - once only for each type of pressure on any calendar day (up to a maximum of 4 pressures) 13881 01.11.2005 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2005 01.11.2011 143.65 107.75 122.15 01.11.2005 Airway access, establishment of and initiation of mechanical ventilation, in an Intensive Care Unit, not in association with any anaesthetic service, by a specialist or consultant physician for the purpose of subsequent ventilatory support 13882 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 113.10 84.85 96.15 01.11.2005 Ventilatory support in an Intensive Care Unit, management of, by invasive means, or by non-invasive means where the only alternative to non-invasive ventilatory support would be invasive ventilatory support, by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care, each day 13885 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 150.80 113.10 128.20 01.11.2005 Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, in an intensive care unit, management by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - on the first day 13888 01.05.1994 3 T1 10 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.1994 01.11.2011 75.45 56.60 64.15 01.11.2005 Continuous arterio venous or veno venous haemofiltration, in an intensive care unit, management by a specialist or consultant physician who is immediately available and exclusively rostered for intensive care - on each day subsequent to the first day 13915 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 63.85 47.90 54.30 01.05.2006 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intravenous push technique (directly into a vein, or a butterfly needle, or the side-arm of an infusion) or by intravenous infusion of not more than 1 hours duration - payable once only on the same day, not being a service associated with photodynamic therapy with verteporfin or for the administration of drugs used immediately prior to, or with microwave (uhf radiowave) cancer therapy alone 13918 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 1 hours duration but not more than 6 hours duration - payable once only on the same day 13921 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 108.75 81.60 92.45 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration - for the first day of treatment 13924 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 64.05 48.05 54.45 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intravenous infusion of more than 6 hours duration - on each day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode 13927 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 82.85 62.15 70.45 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, either by intra-arterial push technique (directly into an artery, a butterfly needle or the side-arm of an infusion) or by intra-arterial infusion of not more than 1 hours duration - payable once only on the same day 13930 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 115.60 86.70 98.30 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 1 hours duration but not more than 6 hours duration - payable once only on the same day 13933 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 128.25 96.20 109.05 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration - for the first day of treatment 13936 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 83.55 62.70 71.05 01.03.1999 Cytotoxic chemotherapy, administration of, by intra-arterial infusion of more than 6 hours duration - on each day subsequent to the first in the same continuous treatment episode 13939 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.11.1999 Implanted pump or reservoir, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies 13942 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 64.05 48.05 54.45 01.11.1999 Ambulatory drug delivery device, loading of, with a cytotoxic agent or agents for the infusion of the agent or agents via the intravenous, intra-arterial or spinal routes, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13915, 13918, 13921, 13924, 13927, 13930, 13933, 13936 or 13945 applies 13945 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 51.50 38.65 43.80 01.03.1999 Long-term implanted drug delivery device for cytotoxic chemotherapy, accessing of 13948 01.07.1993 3 T1 11 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 64.05 48.05 54.45 01.07.1993 Cytotoxic agent, instillation of, into a body cavity 14050 01.12.1991 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 51.75 38.85 44.00 01.12.1991 PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered in whole body cabinet (not being a service associated with a service to which item 14053 applies) including associated consultations other than an initial consultation 14053 01.12.1991 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 51.75 38.85 44.00 01.12.1991 PUVA therapy or UVB therapy administered to localised body areas in a hand and foot cabinet (not being a service associated with a service to which item 14050 applies) including associated consultations other than an initial consultation 14100 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 149.65 112.25 127.25 Y 01.11.2004 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of vascular lesions of the head or neck where abnormality is visible from 3 metres, including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period (Anaes.) 14106 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 149.65 112.25 127.25 Y 01.05.2005 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), where the abnormality is visible from 3 metres, including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment up to 50cm2 (Anaes.) 14109 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 183.85 137.90 156.30 Y 01.11.2004 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more than 50cm2 and up to 100cm2 (Anaes.) 14112 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 217.60 163.20 185.00 Y 01.11.2004 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more than 100cm2 and up to 150cm2 (Anaes.) 14115 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 251.70 188.80 213.95 Y 01.11.2004 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more than 150cm2 and up to 250cm2 (Anaes.) 14118 01.11.1995 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1995 01.11.2011 319.70 239.80 271.75 Y 01.11.2004 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of port wine stains, haemangiomas of infancy, cafe-au-lait macules and naevi of Ota, other than melanocytic naevi (common moles), including any associated consultation, up to a maximum of 6 sessions (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) in any 12 month period - area of treatment more than 250cm2 (Anaes.) 14124 01.11.1997 3 T1 12 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1997 01.11.2011 149.65 112.25 127.25 Y 01.05.2005 Laser photocoagulation using laser light within the wave length of 510-1064nm in the treatment of haemangiomas of infancy, including any associated consultation - where a 7th or subsequent session (including any sessions to which items 14100 to 14118 and 30213 apply) is indicated in a 12 month period (Anaes.) 14200 01.12.1991 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 58.70 44.05 49.90 01.12.1991 Gastric lavage in the treatment of ingested poison 14201 01.07.2011 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 232.45 174.35 197.60 01.11.2011 35.40 01.07.2011 poly-l-lactic acid, one or more injections of, for the initial session only, for the treatment of severe facial lipoatrophy caused by antiretroviral therapy, when prescribed in accordance with the national health act 1953 - once per patient 14202 01.07.2011 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N Y C 01.07.2011 01.11.2011 117.65 88.25 100.05 01.11.2011 17.95 01.07.2011 poly-l-lactic acid, one or more injections of (subsequent sessions), for the continuation of treatment of severe facial lipoatrophy caused by antiretroviral therapy, when prescribed in accordance with the national health act 1953 14203 01.12.1991 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 50.20 37.65 42.70 Y 01.07.1993 Hormone or living tissue implantation, by direct implantation involving incision and suture (Anaes.) 14206 01.12.1991 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 34.95 26.25 29.75 01.12.1991 Hormone or living tissue implantation by cannula 14209 01.07.1993 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.07.1993 01.11.2011 87.05 65.30 74.00 01.07.1993 Intraarterial infusion or retrograde intravenous perfusion of a sympatholytic agent 14212 01.11.1994 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.1994 01.11.2011 181.85 136.40 154.60 Y 01.11.1994 Intussusception, management of fluid or gas reduction for (Anaes.) 14215 01.03.1999 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1999 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.03.1999 Long-term implanted reservoir associated with the adjustable gastric band, accessing of to add or remove fluid 14218 01.03.1999 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1999 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.05.2005 Implanted infusion pump of reservoir, with a therapeutic agent or agents, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural space, with or without re-programming of a programmable pump, for the management of chronic intractable pain 14221 01.03.1999 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1999 01.11.2011 51.50 38.65 43.80 01.03.1999 Long-term implanted device for delivery of therapeutic agents, accessing of, not being a service associated with a service to which item 13945 applies 14224 01.03.1999 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.03.1999 01.11.2011 69.05 51.80 58.70 Y 01.03.1999 Electroconvulsive therapy, with or without the use of stimulus dosing techniques, including any electroencephalographic monitoring and associated consultation (Anaes.) 14227 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.05.2006 Implanted infusion pump, refilling of reservoir, with baclofen, for infusion to the subarachnoid or epidural space, with or without re-programming of a programmable pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity 14230 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 292.50 219.40 Y 01.05.2006 Intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion or replacement of, for connection to a subcutaneous implanted infusion pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity with baclofen (Anaes.) (Assist.) 14233 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 355.15 266.40 Y 01.11.2006 Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation or replacement of, and connection to intrathecal or epidural catheter, and loading of reservoir with baclofen, with or without programming of the pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 14236 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 647.65 485.75 Y 01.05.2006 Infusion pump, subcutaneous implantation of, and intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter insertion, and connection of pump to catheter and loading of reservoir with baclofen, with or without programming of the pump, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Anaes.) (Assist.) 14239 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 156.45 117.35 Y 01.05.2006 Removal of subcutaneously implanted infusion pump, or removal or repositioning of intrathecal or epidural spinal catheter, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Anaes.) 14242 01.05.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N A 01.05.2006 01.11.2011 464.80 348.60 Y 01.05.2006 Subcutaneous reservoir and spinal catheter, insertion of, for the management of severe chronic spasticity (Anaes.) 14245 01.11.2006 3 T1 13 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2006 01.11.2011 96.10 72.10 81.70 01.11.2007 Immunomodulating agent, administration of, by intravenous infusion for at least 2 hours duration - payable once only on the same day and where the agent is provided under section 100 of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme 15000 01.12.1991 3 T2 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 41.75 31.35 35.50 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with xrays, radium rays or other radioactive substances), not being a service to which another item in this Group applies each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given 1 field 15003 01.12.1991 3 T2 1 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15000 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $16.80 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, superficial (including treatment with x-rays, radium rays or other radioactive substances), not being a service to which another item in this Group applies - each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields 15006 01.12.1991 3 T2 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 92.60 69.45 78.75 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, superficial attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 1 field 15009 01.12.1991 3 T2 1 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15006 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $18.20 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, superficial attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields 15012 01.12.1991 3 T2 1 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 52.45 39.35 44.60 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, superficial each attendance at which treatment is given to an eye 15100 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 46.80 35.10 39.80 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 3 or more treatments per week - 1 field 15103 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15100 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $18.45 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 3 or more treatments per week - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) 15106 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 55.25 41.45 47.00 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 treatments per week or less frequently - 1 field 15109 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15106 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $22.30 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage each attendance at which fractionated treatment is given at 2 treatments per week or less frequently - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) 15112 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 118.00 88.50 100.30 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 1 field 15115 01.12.1991 3 T2 2 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15112 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $46.40 01.12.1991 Radiotherapy, deep or orthovoltage attendance at which a single dose technique is applied - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) 15211 01.12.1991 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 53.70 40.30 45.65 01.12.1991 Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit each attendance at which treatment is given 1 field 15214 01.12.1991 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15211 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $31.30 01.12.1991 Radiation oncology treatment, using cobalt unit or caesium teletherapy unit - each attendance at which treatment is given 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) 15215 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 15218 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate) 15221 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 15224 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.11.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15215, 15218 and 15221 15227 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary site 15230 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15215 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 15233 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15218 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate) 15236 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15221 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 15239 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15224 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.11.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15230, 15233 or 15236 15242 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15227 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a single photon energy linear accelerator with or without electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to secondary site 15245 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Rdiation onradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung)cology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 15248 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatmeradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate)nt, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate) 15251 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast)ment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 15254 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.11.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15245, 15248 or 15251dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15245, 15248 or 15251 15257 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S N N N N N N N C 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 58.55 43.95 49.80 01.05.2003 Radiation oncologradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary sitey treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 1 field - treatment delivered to secondary site 15260 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15245 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oradiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (lung)ncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of 10mv photons or greater, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (lung) 15263 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15248 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (prostate) 15266 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15251 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site (breast) 15269 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15254 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.11.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to primary site for diseases and conditions not covered by items 15260, 15263 or 15266 15272 01.05.2003 3 T2 3 S D N N N N N N 01.05.2003 01.11.2011 The fee for item 15257 plus for each field in excess of 1, an amount of $37.25 01.05.2003 Radiation oncology treatment, using a dual photon energy linear accelerator with a minimum higher energy of at least 10mv photons, with electron facilities - each attendance at which treatment is given - 2 or more fields up to a maximum of 5 additional fields (rotational therapy being 3 fields) - treatment delivered to secondary site 15303 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 350.35 262.80 297.80 Y 01.12.1991 Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15304 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 350.35 262.80 297.80 Y 01.12.1991 Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15307 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 664.20 498.15 590.50 Y 01.12.1991 Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15308 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 664.20 498.15 590.50 Y 01.12.1991 Intrauterine treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15311 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 327.00 245.25 277.95 Y 01.12.1991 Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15312 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 324.65 243.50 276.00 Y 01.12.1991 Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15315 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 642.05 481.55 568.35 Y 01.12.1991 Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15316 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 642.05 481.55 568.35 Y 01.12.1991 Intravaginal treatment alone using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15319 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 398.50 298.90 338.75 Y 01.12.1991 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15320 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 398.50 298.90 338.75 Y 01.12.1991 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life greater than 115 days using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15323 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 708.55 531.45 634.85 Y 01.12.1991 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15324 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 708.55 531.45 634.85 Y 01.12.1991 Combined intrauterine and intravaginal treatment using radioactive sealed sources having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium, or tantalum using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15327 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 770.80 578.10 697.10 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, requiring surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15328 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 770.80 578.10 697.10 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a region, under general anaesthesia, or epidural or spinal (intrathecal) nerve block, requiring surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15331 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 731.90 548.95 658.20 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15332 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 731.90 548.95 658.20 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site (including the tongue, mouth, salivary gland, axilla, subcutaneous sites), where the volume treated involves multiple planes but does not require surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15335 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 664.20 498.15 590.50 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require surgical exposure and using manual afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15336 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 664.20 498.15 590.50 Y 01.12.1991 Implantation of a sealed radioactive source (having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum) to a site where the volume treated involves only a single plane but does not require surgical exposure and using automatic afterloading techniques (Anaes.) 15338 01.11.2001 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.11.2001 01.11.2011 918.15 688.65 844.45 01.07.2007 Prostate, radioactive seed implantation of, radiation oncology component, using transrectal ultrasound guidance, for localised prostatic malignancy at clinical stages t1 (clinically inapparent tumour not palpable or visible by imaging) or t2 (tumour confined within prostate), with a gleason score of less than or equal to 7 and a prostate specific antigen (psa) of less than or equal to 10ng/ml at the time of diagnosis. the procedure must be performed at an approved site in association with a urologist. 15339 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 74.80 56.10 63.60 Y 01.12.1991 Removal of a sealed radioactive source under general anaesthesia, or under epidural or spinal nerve block (Anaes.) 15342 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 186.75 140.10 158.75 01.12.1991 Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of greater than 115 days, to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal site 15345 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 498.35 373.80 424.65 01.12.1991 Construction and application of a radioactive mould using a sealed source having a half-life of less than 115 days including iodine, gold, iridium or tantalum to treat intracavity, intraoral or intranasal sites 15348 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 57.30 43.00 48.75 01.12.1991 Subsequent applications of radioactive mould referred to in item 15342 or 15345 each attendance 15351 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 114.45 85.85 97.30 01.11.2006 Construction with or without first application of a radioactive mould not exceeding 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 15354 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 138.85 104.15 118.05 01.12.1991 Construction and first application of a radioactive mould more than 5 cm in diameter to an external surface 15357 01.12.1991 3 T2 4 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 39.30 29.50 33.45 01.12.1991 Attendance upon a patient to apply a radioactive mould constructed for application to an external surface of the patient other than an attendance which is the first attendance to apply the mould each attendance 15500 01.12.1991 3 T2 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 238.15 178.65 202.45 01.11.2003 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15509 applies) 15503 01.12.1991 3 T2 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 305.75 229.35 259.90 01.11.2003 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15512 applies) 15506 01.12.1991 3 T2 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 456.60 342.45 388.15 01.11.2003 Radiation field setting using a simulator or isocentric xray or megavoltage machine or CT of 3 or more areas, or of total body or half body irradiation, or of mantle therapy or inverted Y fields, or of irregularly shaped fields using multiple blocks, or of offaxis fields or several joined fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15515 applies) 15509 01.12.1991 3 T2 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 206.40 154.80 175.45 01.12.1991 Radiation field setting using a diagnostic xray unit of a single area for treatment by a single field or parallel opposed fields (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15500 applies) 15512 01.12.1991 3 T2 5 S N N N N N N N C 01.12.1991 01.11.2011 266.05 199.55 226.15 01.12.1991 Radiation field setting using a diagnostic xray unit of a single area, where views in more than 1 plane are required for treatment by multiple fields, or of 2 areas (not being a service associated with a service to which item 15503 applies)