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Psychology health service provided to a patient aged under 25 years by an eligible psychologist if:

(a)    the patient was referred by an eligible medical practitioner, or by an eligible allied health practitioner following referral by an eligible medical practitioner, to:

(i)   assist the eligible medical practitioner with diagnostic formulation where the patient has a suspected complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability; or

(ii)  contribute to the patient’s treatment and management plan developed by the referring eligible medical practitioner where a complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) or eligible disability is confirmed; and

(b)    the service is provided to the patient individually and in person; and

(c)    the service is at least 50 minutes duration

Up to 4 services to which this item or any of items 82005, 82010, 82030, 93032, 93033, 93040 or 93041 apply may be provided to the same patient on the same day

Fee: $113.65 Benefit: 85% = $96.65

(See para AN.0.25, MN.10.1, MN.10.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $340.95

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