The May 2013 Medicare Benefits Schedule
Current Update
The 1 May 2013 MBS software files are now available to download. For details visit the May 2013 Latest News page.Please note: The files listed on this page provide general information on the arrangements for the payment of Medicare benefits. These arrangements operate under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (as amended). These files are not legal documents, and, in cases of discrepancy, the legislation is the source for payments of Medicare benefits.
Click here to find out what legislation covers the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Click on the links below to find out more information on:
- When the next update to the MBS is scheduled.
- How to order a printed version of the Schedule.
- Previous publications.
Software Files (ASCII and XML)
File type | Files | Notes | |||
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| ASCII ASCII specifications | (TXT 2347 KB) | (ZIP 336 KB) | 1 May 2013 File amended 28 March 2013. For details visit May 2013 Latest News page. | ||
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| Relative Value Guide (RVG) | (TXT 15 KB) | | | ||
| XML XML help | (XML 7723 KB) | (ZIP 367 KB) | 1 May 2013 File amended 28 March 2013. For details visit May 2013 Latest News page. | ||
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Downloads
The March 2013 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The January 2013 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The December 2012 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The November 2012 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The July 2012 Medicare Benefits Schedule - incorporating 1 August 2012 amendment
The May 2012 Medicare Benefits Schedule