Diagnostic Audiology Services under Medicare (MBS items 82300 to 82332)
As part of a 2012-13 Budget measure, Medicare items were introduced on 1 November 2012 for diagnostic audiology services performed by an audiologist. The items enable an audiologist to perform diagnostic tests upon written request from an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist or, for some services, a neurologist.
EMSN caps on Allied Health (including Psychology) consultations from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the EMSN benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget for all Allied Health (including Psychology) consultation items.
EMSN caps on Psychiatry consultations from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the EMSN benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget for all Psychiatry consultation items.
EMSN caps on selected procedural items and one ultrasound item from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the EMSN benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget for selected procedural items and one ultrasound item.
EMSN caps on specialist (including consultant physician) consultations from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the EMSN benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget for all specialist (including consultant physician) consultation items.
EMSN capping from 1 November 2012 for MBS Items for injection of a therapeutic substance into the eye
This fact sheet provides information on the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget.
EMSN caps on GP consultations from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the EMSN benefit caps from 1 November 2012 announced in the 2012-13 Budget for all GP consultation items.
MBS items that have an Extended Medicare Safety Net cap from 1 November 2012
This fact sheet shows the MBS items that have Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) benefit caps from 1 November 2012.
Current EMSN caps on ART and Obstetrics
The EMSN caps for ART and Obstetrics items did not change on 1 November 2012.
Summary of the changes to the Extended Medicare Safety Net - 1 November 2012
This summary of changes has been provided to reflect the 2012-13 Budget decision that Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) benefit caps have been introduced for additional items from 1 November 2012.
Patient Episode Initiation (PEI) item changes - 1 May 2012
Extended Medicare Safety Net – 1 January 2013
This fact sheet has been updated to reflect the Extended Medicare Safety Net benefit cap amounts for 2013.
Changes to the Extended Medicare Safety Net - 1 January 2011
This fact sheet has been updated to reflect amended capping amounts of Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) benefits.
Changes to Medicare Primary Care items
Changes to the Extended Medicare Safety Net in the 2009-10 Budget
This fact sheet has been updated to reflect recent developments in the implementation of the 2009-10 Budget measures relating to capping Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) benefits.
Changes to the cataract and coronary angiography items, and the removal of items 50124 and 50125
Information on changes to these items as announced in the 2009-10 Budget
Measure Up - Improving awareness of obesity related diseases
Information relating to the Measure Up campaign
Complete Medical Service
Fact Sheet designed to provide advice on the complete medical service principle.
Consultant Physician Items Question and Answers
Questions and Answers for Consultant Physician Items introduced on November 2007.
Consultant Physician Items Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet for Consultant Physician Items introduced on November 2007
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