Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note AN.7.1

Items 179-181, 185-187, 189-197, 203-206, 215-287, 371, 372, 733-789, 792, 812-892, 90092-93, 90095-96, 90183, 90188, 90202, and 90212 relate to attendances rendered by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician, and who:

(a) is registered under section 3GA of the Act, to the extent that the person is practising during the period in respect of which, and in the location in respect of which, they are 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. 

Related Items: 179 181 185 187 189 191 203 206 214 215 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 235 236 237 238 239 240 243 244 245 249 272 276 277 279 281 282 283 285 286 287 733 737 741 745 761 763 766 769 772 776 788 789 792 90092 90093 90095 90096 90183 90188 90202 90212

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Participation by a medical practitioner in a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR) for a patient living in a community setting, in which the 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 their 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—this item or item 900 is applicable not more than once in each 12 month period, except if there has been a significant change in the patient’s condition or medication regimen requiring a new DMMR

Fee: $130.95 Benefit: 100% = $130.95

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

Participation by a 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: $89.65 Benefit: 100% = $89.65

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.18 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 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.7.1, AN.35.2 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.7.1, AN.35.2 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.7.1, AN.35.2 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 45 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: $57.50 Benefit: 100% = $57.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.35.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a medical practitioner for a period of not less than 1 hour but less than 2 hours (other than a service to which another item applies) on a patient in imminent danger of death

Fee: $187.35 Benefit: 75% = $140.55 100% = $187.35

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

Professional attendance by a 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: $312.25 Benefit: 75% = $234.20 100% = $312.25

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

Professional attendance by a 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: $436.90 Benefit: 75% = $327.70 100% = $436.90

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

Professional attendance by a 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: $562.05 Benefit: 75% = $421.55 100% = $562.05

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

Professional attendance by a 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: $624.50 Benefit: 75% = $468.40 100% = $624.50

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

Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour in duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 2 patients

Fee: $99.45 Benefit: 75% = $74.60 100% = $99.45

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

Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour in duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 3 patients

Fee: $104.75 Benefit: 75% = $78.60 100% = $104.75

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

Professional attendance for the purpose of group therapy of not less than 1 hour in duration given under the direct continuous supervision of a medical practitioner involving members of a family and persons with close personal relationships with that family—each Group of 4 or more patients

Fee: $127.45 Benefit: 75% = $95.60 100% = $127.45

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

Professional attendance by a 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: $50.20 Benefit: 100% = $50.20

(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 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: $116.65 Benefit: 100% = $116.65

(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 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: $160.90 Benefit: 100% = $160.90

(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 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 or referrals as indicated; and

(d) providing a comprehensive preventive health care management plan for the patient

Fee: $227.35 Benefit: 100% = $227.35

(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 medical practitioner 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—this item or items 715, 93470 or 93479 not more than once in a 9 month period.

Fee: $179.50 Benefit: 100% = $179.50

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

Professional attendance of at least 20 minutes in duration at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner who is registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service 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 items 4001, 81000, 81005 or 81010 applies in relation to that pregnancy

Fee: $64.80 Benefit: 100% = $64.80

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

Attendance by a 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 735 to 758 and items 235 to 240 apply)

Fee: $122.00 Benefit: 75% = $91.50 100% = $122.00

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

Attendance by a 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 735 to 758 and items 235 to 240 apply)

Fee: $96.70 Benefit: 75% = $72.55 100% = $96.70

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

Contribution by a medical practitioner, to a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider or a review of a multidisciplinary care plan prepared by another provider (other than a service associated with a service to which any of items 735 to 758 and items 235 to 240 apply)

Fee: $59.50 Benefit: 75% = $44.65 100% = $59.50

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

Contribution by a medical practitioner, to:

(a) a multidisciplinary care plan for a patient in a residential aged care facility, prepared by that facility, or to a review of such a plan prepared by such a facility; or

(b) a multidisciplinary care plan prepared for a patient by another provider before the patient is discharged from a hospital, or to a review of such a plan prepared by another provider

(other than a service associated with a service to which items 735 to 758 and items 235 to 240 apply)

Fee: $59.50 Benefit: 75% = $44.65 100% = $59.50

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

Attendance by a medical practitioner 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 or item 229 applies; or

(b) team care arrangements which have been coordinated by the medical practitioner (or an associated medical practitioner) to which item 723 or item 230 applies

Fee: $60.90 Benefit: 75% = $45.70 100% = $60.90

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

Attendance by a 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 for less than 20 minutes (other than a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply).

Fee: $59.80 Benefit: 75% = $44.85 100% = $59.80

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

Attendance by a 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 for less than 40 minutes (other than a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply).

Fee: $102.30 Benefit: 75% = $76.75 100% = $102.30

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

Attendance by a 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 40 minutes (other than a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply)

Fee: $170.50 Benefit: 75% = $127.90 100% = $170.50

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

Attendance by a 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 for less than 20 minutes (other than a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply).

Fee: $43.90 Benefit: 75% = $32.95 100% = $43.90

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

Attendance by a 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 for less than 40 minutes (other than a service associated with a service to which items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply).

Fee: $75.30 Benefit: 75% = $56.50 100% = $75.30

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

Attendance by a 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 items 721 to 732, items 229 to 233 or items 93469 or 93475 apply)

Fee: $125.30 Benefit: 75% = $94.00 100% = $125.30

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

Attendance by a 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 is of 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: $58.60 Benefit: 75% = $43.95 100% = $58.60

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

Attendance by a 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 is of 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: $27.30 Benefit: 75% = $20.50 100% = $27.30

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.27 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 medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $24.50 Benefit: 100% = $24.50

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $41.45 Benefit: 100% = $41.45

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $71.05 Benefit: 100% = $71.05

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes in duration (other than a service to which another item applies) by a medical practitioner—each attendance

Fee: $99.60 Benefit: 100% = $99.60

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a 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 $21.95 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 $1.70 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a 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 $21.95 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 $1.70 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a 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 $21.95 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 $1.70 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance by a 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—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

The fee for item 745, plus $21.95 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 $1.70 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 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 $39.50 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 $2.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 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 $39.50 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 $2.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 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 $39.50 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 $2.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 in duration by a 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 $39.50 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 $2.80 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.24 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 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 medical practitioner in an eligible area.

Fee: $14.55 Benefit: 100% = $14.55

(See para AN.7.1, AN.35.2 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 in an eligible area.

Fee: $31.80 Benefit: 100% = $31.80

(See para AN.7.1, AN.35.2 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 in an eligible area.

Fee: $61.55 Benefit: 100% = $61.55

(See para AN.7.1, AN.35.2 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 45 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 in an eligible area.

Fee: $90.65 Benefit: 100% = $90.65

(See para AN.7.1, AN.35.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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

Fee: $60.65 Benefit: 75% = $45.50 100% = $60.65

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

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

Fee: $89.30 Benefit: 75% = $67.00 100% = $89.30

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

Professional attendance by a medical practitioner to review a GP mental health treatment plan which he or she, or an associated medical practitioner has prepared, or to review a Psychiatrist Assessment and Management Plan

Fee: $60.65 Benefit: 75% = $45.50 100% = $60.65

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

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

Fee: $60.65 Benefit: 75% = $45.50 100% = $60.65

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

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

Fee: $77.00 Benefit: 75% = $57.75 100% = $77.00

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

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

Fee: $113.45 Benefit: 75% = $85.10 100% = $113.45

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

Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a medical practitioner, for providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes, but less than 40 minutes

Fee: $78.45 Benefit: 100% = $78.45

(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 medical practitioner, for providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 30 minutes, but less than 40 minutes

The fee for item 283, plus $21.95 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 $1.70 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 medical practitioner, for providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 40 minutes

Fee: $112.25 Benefit: 100% = $112.25

(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 medical practitioner, for providing focussed psychological strategies for assessed mental disorders by a medical practitioner registered with the Chief Executive Medicare as meeting the credentialing requirements for provision of this service, and lasting at least 40 minutes

The fee for item 286, plus $21.95 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 $1.70 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.23 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 any other item applies)—each attendance, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area.

Fee: $14.55 Benefit: 100% = $14.55

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 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 in the table applies), not more than 5 minutes in duration—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area

The fee for item 179, plus $22.30 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 $1.75 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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

Fee: $31.80 Benefit: 100% = $31.80

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 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 in the table applies) of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area

The fee for item 185, plus $22.30 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 $1.75 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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

Fee: $61.55 Benefit: 100% = $61.55

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 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 in the table applies) of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area

The fee for item 189, plus $22.30 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 $1.75 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Professional attendance at consulting rooms of more than 45 minutes in duration (other than a service to which any other item applies)—each attendance, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area

Fee: $90.65 Benefit: 100% = $90.65

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 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 in the table applies) of more than 45 minutes in duration—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient, by a medical practitioner in an eligible area

The fee for item 203, plus $22.30 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 $1.75 per patient.
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.7.1, AN.7.2 of explanatory notes to this Category)