Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note AN.7.1

Last reviewed: 1 November 2023

A prescribed medical practitioner is a medical practitioner:

(a) who is not a general practitioner (see GN.4.13), specialist or consultant physician, and

(b) who:

a. is registered under section 3GA of the Act and is practising during the period, and in the location in respect of which the medical practitioner is registered, and insofar as the circumstances specified for paragraph 19AA(3)(b) of the Act apply; or

b. is covered by an exemption under subsection 19AB(3) of the Act; or

c. first became a medical practitioner before 1 November 1996.

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Professional attendance (other than 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 (that is not accommodation in a self‑contained unit) of not more than 5 minutes in duration—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner.

Fee: $8.50 Benefit: 100% = $8.50

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than 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 (that is not accommodation in a self‑contained unit) of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner.

Fee: $16.00 Benefit: 100% = $16.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than 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 (that is not accommodation in a self‑contained unit) of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner.

Fee: $35.50 Benefit: 100% = $35.50

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than 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 a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self-contained unit, lasting more than 45 minutes, but less than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient (subject to clause 2.30.1), by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner

Fee: $57.50 Benefit: 100% = $57.50

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self-contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms within such a complex, if the patient is a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self-contained unit, lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $88.20 Benefit: 100% = $88.20

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, for preparation of a GP management plan for a patient (other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 235 to 240 and 735 to 758 apply)

Fee: $127.05 Benefit: 75% = $95.30 100% = $127.05

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.17 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, to coordinate the development of team care arrangements for a patient (other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 235 to 240 and 735 to 758 apply)

Fee: $100.70 Benefit: 75% = $75.55 100% = $100.70

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.17 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Either:
(a) contribution to a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient, prepared by another provider; or
(b) contribution to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient, prepared by another provider;
by a prescribed medical practitioner, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 235 to 240 and 735 to 758 apply

Fee: $62.00 Benefit: 75% = $46.50 100% = $62.00

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.17 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Either:
(a) contribution to a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient in a residential aged care facility, prepared by that facility, or contribution to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient, prepared by such a facility; or
(b) contribution to a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient, prepared by another provider before the patient is discharged from a hospital or contribution to a review of a multidisciplinary care plan, for a patient, prepared by another provider;
by a prescribed medical practitioner, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 235 to 240 and 735 to 758 apply

Fee: $62.00 Benefit: 75% = $46.50 100% = $62.00

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.17 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner:
(a) to review a GP management plan prepared by a medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner); or
(b) to coordinate a review of team care arrangements which have been coordinated by the medical practitioner (or the associated medical practitioner)

Fee: $63.45 Benefit: 75% = $47.60 100% = $63.45

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.17 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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 less than 20 minutes, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $62.30 Benefit: 75% = $46.75 100% = $62.30

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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 less than 40 minutes, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $106.50 Benefit: 75% = $79.90 100% = $106.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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 at least 40 minutes, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $177.50 Benefit: 75% = $133.15 100% = $177.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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 less than 20 minutes, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $45.75 Benefit: 75% = $34.35 100% = $45.75

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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 less than 40 minutes, other than a service associated with a service to any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $78.40 Benefit: 75% = $58.80 100% = $78.40

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, 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, other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 229 to 233 and 721 to 732 apply

Fee: $130.50 Benefit: 75% = $97.90 100% = $130.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical 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, if the case conference lasts at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 3 other medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers

Fee: $61.00 Benefit: 75% = $45.75 100% = $61.00

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Attendance by a prescribed medical 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, if the case conference lasts at least 10 minutes, with a multidisciplinary team of at least 4 medical practitioners from different areas of medical practice (which may include general practice), and, in addition, allied health providers

Fee: $28.45 Benefit: 75% = $21.35 100% = $28.45

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (who has not undertaken mental health skills training), lasting at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes, for the preparation of a GP mental health treatment plan for a patient

Fee: $63.15 Benefit: 75% = $47.40 100% = $63.15

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (who has not undertaken mental health skills training), lasting at least 40 minutes, for the preparation of a GP mental health treatment plan for a patient

Fee: $92.95 Benefit: 75% = $69.75 100% = $92.95

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner to:
(a) review a GP mental health treatment plan which a medical practitioner, or an associated medical practitioner, has prepared; or
(b) to review a Psychiatrist Assessment and Management Plan

Fee: $63.15 Benefit: 75% = $47.40 100% = $63.15

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner, in relation to a mental disorder, lasting at least 20 minutes and involving:
(a) taking relevant history and identifying the presenting problem (to the extent not previously recorded); and
(b) providing treatment and advice; and
(c) if appropriate, referral for other services or treatments; and
(d) documenting the outcomes of the consultation

Fee: $63.15 Benefit: 75% = $47.40 100% = $63.15

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (who has undertaken mental health skills training), lasting at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes, for the preparation of a GP mental health treatment plan for a patient

Fee: $80.15 Benefit: 75% = $60.15 100% = $80.15

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (who has undertaken mental health skills training), lasting at least 40 minutes, for the preparation of a GP mental health treatment plan for a patient

Fee: $118.10 Benefit: 75% = $88.60 100% = $118.10

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.22 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a prescribed medical practitioner, registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service:
(a) for providing focussed psychological strategies for mental disorders that have been assessed by a medical practitioner; and
(b) lasting at least 30 minutes but less than 40 minutes

Fee: $81.70 Benefit: 100% = $81.70

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a prescribed medical practitioner, registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service:
(a) for providing focussed psychological strategies for mental disorders that have been assessed by a medical practitioner; and
(b) lasting at least 30 minutes but less than 40 minutes

The fee for item 283, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 283 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a prescribed medical practitioner, registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service:
(a) for providing focussed psychological strategies for mental disorders that have been assessed by a medical practitioner; and
(b) lasting at least 40 minutes

Fee: $116.90 Benefit: 100% = $116.90

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at a place other than consulting rooms by a prescribed medical practitioner, registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service:
(a) for providing focussed psychological strategies for mental disorders that have been assessed by a medical practitioner; and
(b) lasting at least 40 minutes

The fee for item 286, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 286 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.23 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Participation by a prescribed medical practitioner in a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR) for a patient living in a community setting, in which the prescribed medical practitioner, with the patient’s consent:
(a) assesses the patient as:
(i) having a chronic medical condition or a complex medication regimen; and
(ii) not having the patient’s therapeutic goals met; and
(b) following that assessment:
(i) refers the patient to a community pharmacy or an accredited pharmacist for the DMMR; and
(ii) provides relevant clinical information required for the DMMR; and
(c) discusses with the reviewing pharmacist the results of the DMMR including suggested medication management strategies; and
(d) develops a written medication management plan following discussion with the patient; and
(e) provides the written medication management plan to a community pharmacy chosen by the patient
For any particular patient—applicable not more than once in each 12 month period, and only if item 900 does not apply in the same 12 month period, except if there has been a significant change in the patient’s condition or medication regimen requiring a new DMMR

Fee: $136.35 Benefit: 100% = $136.35

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Participation by a prescribed medical practitioner in a residential medication management review (RMMR) for a patient who is a permanent resident of a residential aged care facility—other than an RMMR for a resident in relation to whom, in the preceding 12 months, this item or item 903 has applied, unless there has been a significant change in the resident’s medical condition or medication management plan requiring a new RMMR

Fee: $93.35 Benefit: 100% = $93.35

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.18 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting not more than 5 minutes (other than a service to which any other item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each attendance

Fee: $15.15 Benefit: 100% = $15.15

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item applies) lasting not more than 5 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient

The fee for item 179, plus $23.20 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 179 plus $1.85 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting more than 5 minutes but not more than 25 minutes (other than a service to which any other item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each attendance

Fee: $33.10 Benefit: 100% = $33.10

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item applies) lasting more than 5 minutes but not more than 25 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient

The fee for item 185, plus $23.20 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 185 plus $1.85 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting more than 25 minutes but not more than 45 minutes (other than a service to which any other applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each attendance

Fee: $64.10 Benefit: 100% = $64.10

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item applies) lasting more than 25 minutes but not more than 45 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient

The fee for item 189, plus $23.20 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 189 plus $1.85 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting more than 45 minutes but not more than 60 minutes (other than a service to which any other item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each attendance

Fee: $94.40 Benefit: 100% = $94.40

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item applies) lasting more than 45 minutes but not more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient

The fee for item 203, plus $23.20 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 203 plus $1.85 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting more than 60 minutes (other than a service to which any other item in this Schedule applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each attendance

Fee: $152.95 Benefit: 100% = $152.95

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item applies) lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient

The fee for item 301, plus $23.20 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 301 plus $1.85 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of not more than 5 minutes in duration (other than a service to which another item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $25.50 Benefit: 100% = $25.50

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes in duration (other than a service to which another item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $43.10 Benefit: 100% = $43.10

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes in duration (other than a service to which another item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $73.95 Benefit: 100% = $73.95

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes in duration but not more than 60 minutes (other than a service to which another item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $103.70 Benefit: 100% = $103.70

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in the table applies), lasting not more than 5 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 733, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 733 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in the table applies), lasting more than 5 minutes, but not more than 25 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 737, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 737 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in the table applies), lasting more than 25 minutes, but not more than 45 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 741, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 741 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in the table applies), lasting more than 45 minutes, but not more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient.

The fee for item 745, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 745 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 the residential aged care facility (other than accommodation in a self-contained unit) of not more than 5 minutes in duration by a prescribed medical practitioner—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 733, plus $41.15 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 733 plus $2.90 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.15, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 the residential aged care facility (other than accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes in duration by a prescribed medical practitioner—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 737, plus $41.15 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 737 plus $2.90 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.15, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 the residential aged care facility (other than accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes by a prescribed medical practitioner—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 741, plus $41.15 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 741 plus $2.90 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.15, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 the residential aged care facility (other than accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 45 minutes but not more than 60 minutes in duration by a prescribed medical practitioner—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 745, plus $41.15 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 745 plus $2.90 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.15, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 60 minutes in duration (other than a service to which another item applies) by a prescribed medical practitioner—each attendance.

Fee: $176.20 Benefit: 100% = $176.20

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in the table applies), lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient.

The fee for item 2197, plus $22.90 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2197 plus $1.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 the residential aged care facility (other than accommodation in a self-contained unit) of more than 60 minutes in duration by a prescribed medical practitioner—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient.

The fee for item 2197, plus $41.15 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - the fee for item 2197 plus $2.90 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.15, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.7.24, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a prescribed medical practitioner, registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialling requirements for provision of this service, lasting at least 20 minutes, for the purpose of providing non-directive pregnancy support counselling to a person who:
(a) is currently pregnant; or
(b) has been pregnant in the 12 months preceding the provision of the first service to which this item, or item 4001, 81000, 81005, 81010, 92136, 92137, 92138, 92139, 93026 or 93029, applies in relation to that pregnancy

Fee: $67.45 Benefit: 100% = $67.45

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.25 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance for the purpose of Group therapy lasting at least one hour given under the direct continuous supervision of a prescribed medical practitioner, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 2 patients

Fee: $103.50 Benefit: 75% = $77.65 100% = $103.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.4 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance for the purpose of Group therapy lasting at least one hour given under the direct continuous supervision of a prescribed medical practitioner, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 3 patients

Fee: $109.10 Benefit: 75% = $81.85 100% = $109.10

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.4 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance for the purpose of Group therapy lasting at least one hour given under the direct continuous supervision of a prescribed medical practitioner, involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 4 or more patients

Fee: $132.70 Benefit: 75% = $99.55 100% = $132.70

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.4 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms within such a complex, if the patient is a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self contained unit, lasting not more than 5 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $15.15 Benefit: 100% = $15.15

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms within such a complex, if the patient is a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self contained unit, lasting more than 5 minutes but not more than 25 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $33.10 Benefit: 100% = $33.10

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another item applies) at a residential aged care facility (other than a professional attendance at a self contained unit) or professional attendance at consulting rooms within such a complex, if the patient is a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self contained unit, lasting more than 25 minutes but not more than 45 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $64.10 Benefit: 100% = $64.10

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self-contained unit, lasting more than 45 minutes but not more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $94.40 Benefit: 100% = $94.40

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance (other than a service to which another 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 a care recipient in the facility who is not a resident of a self-contained unit, lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion by a prescribed medical practitioner in an eligible area—each patient (subject to subclause 2.30.1(2))

Fee: $152.95 Benefit: 100% = $152.95

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.1, AN.7.2, AN.35.2, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner for a period of not less than one hour but less than 2 hours (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $195.10 Benefit: 75% = $146.35 100% = $195.10

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner for a period of not less than 2 hours but less than 3 hours (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $325.10 Benefit: 75% = $243.85 100% = $325.10

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner for a period of not less than 3 hours but less than 4 hours (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $454.90 Benefit: 75% = $341.20 100% = $454.90

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner for a period of not less than 4 hours but less than 5 hours (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $585.20 Benefit: 75% = $438.90 100% = $585.20

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner for a period of 5 hours or more (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $650.20 Benefit: 75% = $487.65 100% = $650.20

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner 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

Fee: $52.25 Benefit: 100% = $52.25

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.5, AN.7.6, AN.7.7, AN.7.8, AN.7.9, AN.7.10, AN.7.11, AN.7.12 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner 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

Fee: $121.45 Benefit: 100% = $121.45

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.5, AN.7.6, AN.7.7, AN.7.8, AN.7.9, AN.7.10, AN.7.11, AN.7.12 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner 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

Fee: $167.55 Benefit: 100% = $167.55

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.5, AN.7.6, AN.7.7, AN.7.8, AN.7.9, AN.7.10, AN.7.11, AN.7.12 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner 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 and referrals as indicated; and
(d) providing a comprehensive preventive health care management plan for the patient

Fee: $236.70 Benefit: 100% = $236.70

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.5, AN.7.6, AN.7.7, AN.7.8, AN.7.9, AN.7.10, AN.7.11, AN.7.12 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a prescribed medical practitioner at consulting rooms or in a place other than a hospital or a residential aged care facility, for a health assessment of a patient who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent—applicable not more than once in a 9 month period and only if the following items are not applicable within the same 9 month period:
(a) item 715;
(b) item 92004 or 92011 of the Telehealth and Telephone Determination

Fee: $186.90 Benefit: 100% = $186.90

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.13, AN.7.14, AN.7.15, AN.7.16 of explanatory notes to this Category)