Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note AN.7.2

GENERAL ATTENDANCE ITEMS – MEDICAL PRACITIONERS¹ (MPs) AND PRESCRIBED MEDICAL PRACITIONERS² (PMPs)

Last reviewed: 1 November 2023

¹MP items can be claimed by all MPs who are not general practitioners.
²PMP items can be claimed by medical practitioners that are not general practitioners, specialists or consultant physicians.
³MM means “Modified Monash”. The Modified Monash Model is how the department defines whether a location is metropolitan, rural, remote or very remote. The model measures remoteness and population size on a scale of Modified Monash (MM) categories MM 1 to MM 7. MM 1 is a major city and MM 7 is very remote.
⁴Available to patients enrolled in MyMedicare only.

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Professional attendance at consulting rooms lasting more than 60 minutes (other than a service to which another item applies) by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner)

Fee: $122.40 Benefit: 100% = $122.40

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.2, 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 by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in this Schedule applies), lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

An amount equal to $112.20, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $112.20 plus $0.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.2, 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 situated within such a complex, if the patient is a care recipient at the facility and is not a resident of a self-contained unit, lasting more than 60 minutes by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner)—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

An amount equal to $112.20, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $112.20 plus $1.25 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.15, AN.7.2, 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 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)

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) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

An amount equal to $8.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $8.50 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.13, AN.7.2, 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 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) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

An amount equal to $16.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $16.00 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.13, AN.7.2, 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 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) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

An amount equal to $35.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $35.50 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.13, AN.7.2, 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 an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item in this Schedule 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—each patient, by:
(a) a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner; or
(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner

An amount equal to $57.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $57.50 plus $0.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.13, AN.7.2, 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 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 (other than a general practitioner)-an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion-each patient

An amount equal to $18.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $1.25 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.15, AN.7.2, 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 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 (other than a general practitioner)-an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion-each patient

An amount equal to $26.00, plus $31.55 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $1.25 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.15, AN.7.2, 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 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 (other than a general practitioner)-an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion-each patient

An amount equal to $45.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $1.25 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.15, AN.7.2, 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 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, by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner)—an attendance on one or more patients at one residential aged care facility on one occasion—each patient

An amount equal to $67.50, plus $27.95 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $1.25 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.15, AN.7.2, 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 by a medical practitioner who is not a general 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

An amount equal to $18.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $18.50 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.2, 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 by a medical practitioner who is not a general 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

An amount equal to $26.00, plus $17.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $26.00 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.2, 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 by a medical practitioner who is not a general 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

An amount equal to $45.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $45.50 plus $.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.7.2, 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 by a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner (other than attendance at consulting rooms, a hospital or a residential aged care facility or a service to which another item in this Schedule applies), lasting more than 45 minutes, but not more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients on one occasion—each patient

An amount equal to $67.50, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $67.50 plus $0.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) lasting less than 6 minutes for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature of the task that requires a short patient history and, if required, limited management

Fee: $11.00 Benefit: 100% = $11.00

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician) lasting at least 6 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a) taking a short patient history;

(b) arranging any necessary investigation;

(c) implementing a management plan;

(d) providing appropriate preventative health care

Fee: $21.00 Benefit: 100% = $21.00

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner) to a patient registered under MyMedicare with the billing practice, of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes, if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:
(a) taking a detailed patient history;
(b) arranging any necessary investigation;
(c) implementing a management plan;
(d) providing appropriate preventative health care;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

Fee: $38.00 Benefit: 100% = $38.00

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, to a patient registered under MyMedicare with the billing practice, of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes, if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:
(a) taking a detailed patient history;
(b) arranging any necessary investigation;
(c) implementing a management plan;
(d) providing appropriate preventive health care;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

Fee: $66.35 Benefit: 100% = $66.35

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner), to a patient registered under MyMedicare with the billing practice, of more than 45 minutes in duration but not more than 60 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;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

Fee: $61.00 Benefit: 100% = $61.00

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

Phone attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, to a patient registered under MyMedicare with the billing practice, of more than 45 minutes in duration but not more than 60 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;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

Fee: $97.70 Benefit: 100% = $97.70

(See para AN.0.9, 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 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: $15.70 Benefit: 100% = $15.70

(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 $24.00 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 $1.90 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: $34.25 Benefit: 100% = $34.25

(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 $24.00 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 $1.90 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: $66.35 Benefit: 100% = $66.35

(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 $24.00 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 $1.90 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: $97.70 Benefit: 100% = $97.70

(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 $24.00 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 $1.90 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: $158.30 Benefit: 100% = $158.30

(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 $24.00 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 $1.90 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: $26.40 Benefit: 100% = $26.40

(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: $44.60 Benefit: 100% = $44.60

(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: $76.55 Benefit: 100% = $76.55

(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: $107.35 Benefit: 100% = $107.35

(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 $23.70 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 $1.85 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 $23.70 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 $1.85 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 $23.70 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 $1.85 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 $23.70 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 $1.85 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 $42.60 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 $3.00 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 $42.60 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 $3.00 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 $42.60 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 $3.00 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 $42.60 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 $3.00 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: $182.35 Benefit: 100% = $182.35

(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 $23.70 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 $1.85 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 $42.60 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 $3.00 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 not more than 5 minutes in duration (other than a service to which any other item applies)-each attendance, by:

(a) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

Fee: $11.00 Benefit: 100% = $11.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.2.1, AN.7.2, 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 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) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

Fee: $21.00 Benefit: 100% = $21.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.2.1, AN.7.2, 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 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) a medical practitioner (who is not a general practitioner); or

(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner, as defined in the dictionary of the General Medical Services Table (GMST).

Fee: $38.00 Benefit: 100% = $38.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.2.1, AN.7.2, 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 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) a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner; or
(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner

Fee: $61.00 Benefit: 100% = $61.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.2.1, AN.7.2, 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 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: $15.70 Benefit: 100% = $15.70

(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: $34.25 Benefit: 100% = $34.25

(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: $66.35 Benefit: 100% = $66.35

(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: $97.70 Benefit: 100% = $97.70

(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: $158.30 Benefit: 100% = $158.30

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

Fee: $21.00 Benefit: 100% = $21.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.2, 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 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 (other than a general practitioner)-each attendance

Fee: $31.00 Benefit: 100% = $31.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.2, 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 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 (other than a general practitioner)-each attendance

Fee: $48.00 Benefit: 100% = $48.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.2, 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 at consulting rooms lasting more than 45 minutes, but not more than 60 minutes, (other than a service to which another item applies) by a medical practitioner (other than a general practitioner)

Fee: $71.00 Benefit: 100% = $71.00

(See para AN.0.9, AN.7.2, 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 at consulting rooms lasting more than 60 minutes (other than a service to which any other item applies) by:
(a) a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner; or
(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner

Fee: $98.40 Benefit: 100% = $98.40

(See para AN.0.9, AN.2.1, AN.7.2, 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 an attendance at consulting rooms or a residential aged care facility or a service to which any other item in this Schedule applies) lasting more than 60 minutes—an attendance on one or more patients at one place on one occasion—each patient, by:
(a) a medical practitioner who is not a general practitioner; or
(b) a Group A1 disqualified general practitioner

An amount equal to $88.20, plus $15.50 divided by the number of patients seen, up to a maximum of six patients. For seven or more patients - an amount equal to $88.20 plus $0.70 per patient
Ready Reckoner

(See para AN.0.9, AN.0.11, AN.0.13, AN.7.2, MN.1.3, MN.1.4, MN.1.5, MN.1.6, MN.1.7, MN.1.8 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner of not more than 5 minutes.

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: $11.00 Benefit: 100% = $11.00

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, of not more than 5 minutes

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: $15.70 Benefit: 100% = $15.70

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a)     taking a short 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: $21.00 Benefit: 100% = $21.00

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a)     taking a detailed 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: $38.00 Benefit: 100% = $38.00

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner) of more than 45 minutes in duration but not more than 60 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: $61.00 Benefit: 100% = $61.00

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, of more than 5 minutes in duration but not more than 25 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a)     taking a short 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: $34.25 Benefit: 100% = $34.25

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, of more than 25 minutes in duration but not more than 45 minutes if the attendance includes any of the following that are clinically relevant:

(a)     taking a detailed 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: $66.35 Benefit: 100% = $66.35

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, of more than 45 minutes in duration but not more than 60 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: $97.70 Benefit: 100% = $97.70

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner), of more than 60 minutes in duration and including 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 preventive health care;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

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: $98.40 Benefit: 100% = $98.40

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

Telehealth attendance by a medical practitioner (not including a general practitioner, specialist or consultant physician), in an eligible area, of more than 60 minutes in duration and including 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 preventive health care;
for one or more health related issues, with appropriate documentation

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: $158.30 Benefit: 100% = $158.30

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