Medicare Benefits Schedule - Item 91802

Telehealth attendance by a general practitioner lasting at least 40 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a)     taking an extensive patient history;

(b)    arranging any necessary investigation;

(c)     implementing a management plan;

(d)    providing appropriate preventative health care.

NOTE: It is a legislative requirement that this service must be performed by the patient’s usual medical practitioner (please see Note AN.1.1 for the definition of ‘patient’s usual medical practitioner’ as some exemptions do apply).

Fee: $117.40 Benefit: 100% = $117.40

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $352.20

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