Resources & links -
Billing
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Australia | TAC | Workcover | Veteran
Affairs
General publications
A reference point for general practice in relation to billing and Medicare
is provided in the "Mediguide - A guide to understand Medicare for GP's
and Staff" is
available from Medicare Australia on (61 2) 6124 6333 or download from the
Medicare
website.
Your local Division of General Practice can also be of assistance. Find
your local Division of General Practice at the General
Practice Divisions - Victoria website.
Medicare Australia
Medicare Australia
Provides all
relevant information pertaining to Health Care Providers, application forms,
Practice Incentive Program (PIP) and eligibility, and Recommended Medical
Software Vendors.
Medicare Australia provides a guide to patient ratio, a comparison to practices
profitability and performance.
MBS
Commonwealth Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) is available by downloading
the schedule at the Medical Benefits
Schedule (MBS) website.
Information on Australian Government initiatives such as "Strengthening
Medicare" is available from the following websites:
Practice Incentives Program (PIP)
Information on the Practice Incentive Program can be obtained from the
Medicare
Australia website or
by calling 132 011 or (61 2) 6124 6333.
GP
Immunisation Incentives Scheme
Information on the GP Immunisation Scheme can be found on the Medicare
Australia website or
by calling 132 011 or (61 2) 6124 6333.
The Department of Human Services recommends that individual Community Health
Services seek their own legal advice as to whether they are operating within
the guidelines of the Health Insurance Act 1973, sub section 19(2).
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TAC
Information on practitioner eligibility and billing for medical care provided
to patients eligible for TAC rebates can be obtained from the TAC
website or by calling 1300 654 329 or 1800332 556.
Workcover
Information on practitioner eligibility, practitioner registration and billing
for medical care provided to patients who suffered a workplace place injury
can be obtained from the Victorian
WorkCover Authority (VWA) website or by calling 1800 136 089. In an emergency
telephone 13 23 60.
Veteran Affairs
It is recommended that CHSs GPs register with DVA to become "Locum
Medical Officer" (LMO). A LMO is general practitioner who is registered
with DVA and who participates in the Repatriation Comprehensive Care Scheme
(RCCS). Further information is available from the Department
of Veterans' Affairs website.
LMO's receive
MBS Consultations - 115% of the full MBS
Enhanced Primary Care Item - 115% of the full MBS
Medical or Surgical Procedures - 115% of the full MBS
Other GPs receive
MBS Consultations - 100% of the MBS scheduled fee plus 60 cents
Enhanced Primary Care Items - 100% of the MBS scheduled fee plus 60 cents
Medical or Surgical Procedures - 100% of the full MBS scheduled fee
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