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Telehealth attendance by a general 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 written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the general practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder.

Fee: $81.70 Benefit: 100% = $81.70

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $245.10

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Telehealth attendance by a general practitioner who has not undertaken mental health skills training, of at least 40 minutes in duration for the preparation of a written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the general practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder.

Fee: $120.25 Benefit: 100% = $120.25

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $360.75

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Telehealth attendance by a general 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 written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the general practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder.

Fee: $103.70 Benefit: 100% = $103.70

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $311.10

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Telehealth attendance by a general practitioner who has undertaken mental health skills training, of at least 40 minutes in duration for the preparation of a written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the general practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder.

Fee: $152.80 Benefit: 100% = $152.80

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $458.40

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Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) 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 written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the medical practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder

Fee: $65.35 Benefit: 100% = $65.35

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $196.05

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Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) who has not undertaken mental health skills training, of at least 40 minutes in duration for the preparation of a written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the medical practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder

Fee: $96.20 Benefit: 100% = $96.20

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $288.60

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Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) who has undertaken mental health skills training, of at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes in duration for the preparation of a written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the medical practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder

Fee: $82.95 Benefit: 100% = $82.95

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $248.85

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Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) who has undertaken mental health skills training, of at least 40 minutes in duration for the preparation of a written eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a) the plan includes an opinion on diagnosis of the patient’s eating disorder; and

(b) the plan includes treatment options and recommendations to manage the patient’s condition for the following 12 months; and

(c) the plan includes an outline of the referral options to allied health professionals for mental health and dietetic services, and specialists, as appropriate; and

(d) the medical practitioner offers the patient and the patient’s carer (if any, and if the practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees):

(i) a copy of the plan; and

(ii) suitable education about the eating disorder

Fee: $122.25 Benefit: 100% = $122.25

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $366.75

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Telehealth attendance of at least 45 minutes in duration by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of psychiatry for the preparation of an eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a)  the patient has been referred by a referring practitioner; and

(b)  during the attendance, the consultant psychiatrist:

    (i) uses an outcome tool (if clinically appropriate); and

    (ii) carries out a mental state examination; and

    (iii) makes a psychiatric diagnosis; and

(c)  within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant psychiatrist:

    (i)  prepares a written diagnosis of the patient; and

    (ii) prepares a written management plan for the patient that:

          (A) covers the next 12 months; and

          (B) is appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis; and

          (C) comprehensively evaluates the patient’s biological, psychological and social issues; and

          (D) addresses the patient’s diagnostic psychiatric issues; and

          (E) makes management recommendations addressing the patient’s biological, psychological and social issues; and

    (iii) gives the referring practitioner a copy of the diagnosis and     the management plan; and

    (iv) if clinically appropriate, explains the diagnosis and  management plan, and a gives a copy, to:

          (A) the patient; and

          (B) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees.

Fee: $523.40 Benefit: 85% = $444.90

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $500.00

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Telehealth attendance of at least 45 minutes in duration by a consultant physician in the practice of the consultant physician’s specialty of paediatrics for the preparation of an eating disorder treatment and management plan for an eligible patient, if:

(a)     the patient has been referred by a referring practitioner; and

(b)    during the attendance, the consultant paediatrician undertakes an assessment that covers:

    (i)   a comprehensive history, including psychosocial history and medication review; and

    (ii)  comprehensive multi or detailed single organ system assessment; and

    (iii)  the formulation of diagnoses; and

(c)  within 2 weeks after the attendance, the consultant paediatrician:

    (i)  prepares a written diagnosis of the patient; and

    (ii) prepares a written management plan for the patient that involves:

          (A) an opinion on diagnosis and risk assessment; and

          (B) treatment options and decisions; and

          (C) medication recommendations; and

    (iii) gives the referring practitioner a copy of the diagnosis and     the management plan; and

    (iv) if clinically appropriate, explains the diagnosis and  management plan, and a gives a copy, to:

          (A) the patient; and

          (B) the patient’s carer (if any), if the patient agrees.

Fee: $305.15 Benefit: 85% = $259.40

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $500.00

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