Department of Health

Fees for non-admitted patients

Where an eligible person receives public hospital services as a public patient no charges will be raised, except for the following services provided to non-admitted patients:

  • dental services
  • spectacles and hearing aids
  • surgical supplies
  • prostheses – however, this does not include the following classes of prostheses, which must be provided free of charge:
    • artificial limbs
    • prostheses which are surgically implanted, either permanently or temporarily or are directly related to a clinically necessary surgical procedure
  • external breast prostheses funded by the National External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program
  • other services as agreed between the Commonwealth and Victoria

Upon an admitted patient separation, a health service may raise fees for:

  • pharmaceuticals at a level consistent with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme statutory co-payments
  • aids, appliances and home modifications

See also:

Dental Fees

Information on the Dental Health Program, including a fees schedule and exemptions, is available at dental health.

Pharmaceutical fees

Information on Pharmaceuticals, including fees is available on the Pharmaceuticals page

Non-admitted compensable patient fees (WorkSafe)

These fees are revised annually in agreement with WorkSafe. Refer to the drop down list section below for the fee schedule for allied health and medical services. For queries relating to the WorkSafe non-admitted fees in the tables below please contact abf@health.vic.gov.au.

Schedule of fees

  • Allied Health Assistant

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB76A $19.90 $20.39
    Individual (30min) PUB76B $39.79 $40.79
    Individual (45min) PUB76C $59.69 $61.18
    Individual (60min) PUB76D $79.59 $81.58
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB77A $21.89 $22.43
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB77B $43.77 $44,87
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB77C $65.66 $67.30
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB77D $87.55 $89.73
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB78B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB78C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB78D $99.47 $101.96

    Chiropody/Podiatry

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB41A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB41B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB41C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB41D/DD $101.28 $103.81

    Dietician

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB17A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB17B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB17C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB17D/DD $101.28 $103.81
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB83A $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB83B $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB83C $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB83D $111.45 $114.24
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB84B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB84C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB84D $99.47 $101.96

    Hydrotherapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB23A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB23B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB23C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB23D/DD $101.28 $103.81
    Group (15min) PUB22A/AA $15.38 $15.76
    Group (30min) PUB22B/BB $30.75 $31.52
    Group (45min) PUB22C/CC $46.13 $47.28
    Group (60min) PUB22D/DD $61.50 $63.04

    Nursing services**

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB09A $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB09B $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB09C $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB09D $101.28 $103.81
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB85A $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB85B $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB85C $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB85D $111.45 $114.24
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB86B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB86C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB86D $99.47 $101.96

    ** Note that PUB 09A - PUB 09D and PUB 85A - PUB 85D may relate to the treatment of wound management, medication reviews, continence management, and liaising with a client's general practitioner or specialist. A charge for the re-application of plaster for treatment of a fracture can also be raised where this service is performed by a nurse in an outpatient clinic. If another suitably qualified person such as an orthotist or prosthetist performs the task, then the PUB item number listed under that discipline can be billed.

    Occupational Therapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB67AA $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB67BB $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB67CC $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB67DD $111.45 $114.24
    Individual (15min) PUB20A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB20B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB20C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB20D/DD $101.28 $103.81
    Group (15min) PUB19A/AA $15.38 $15.76
    Group (30min) PUB19B/BB $30.75 $31.52
    Group (45min) PUB19C/CC $46.13 $47.28
    Group (60min) PUB19D/DD $61.50 $63.04
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB92B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB92C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB92D $99.47 $101.96

    Orthoptics

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB42A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB42B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB42C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB42D/DD $101.28 $103.81

    Othotist/Prosthetist

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB70A/AA $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB70B/BB $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB70C/CC $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB70D/DD $101.28 $103.81

    Orthotist/Prosthetist – Manufacture

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2024
    time to manufacture (per hour) Greater than 1 hour should be charged pro-rata at hourly rate PUB608 $114.84 $117.71
    Minor Repair (Prosthesis). Total cost of consumables, materials, consultation and manufacturing time (Minor repairs are any repairs up to $250) PUB610 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250) Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250)
    Major Repair (Prosthesis). Total cost of consumables and materials only. Consultation and/or manufacturing time to be billed separately under corresponding item numbers (Major repairs are any repairs above $250 inclusive of consumables) PUB614 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250) Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250)
    New prostheses or change of prescription. Total cost of consumables and materials only. Consultation and/or manufacturing time to be billed separately under corresponding item numbers PUB612 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs
    Prosthetic Management Review Form - lower extremity or upper extremity. Total cost for completion of Form PUB618 $58.39 $59.85
    Orthosis (purchase) - to be used when submitting invoice for payment for orthotic equipment, aids & appliances - not to be used for clinical or manufacturing services. EQ035 Depends on the total cost of the orthosis. Depends on the total cost of the orthosis

    Physiotherapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB13A $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB13B $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB13C $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB13D $101.28 $103.81
    Group (15min) PUB14A $15.38 $15.76
    Group (30min) PUB14B $30.75 $31.52
    Group (45min) PUB14C $46.13 $47.28
    Group (60min) PUB14D $61.50 $63.04
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB66A $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB66B $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB66C $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB66D $111.45 $114.24
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB93B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB93C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB93D $99.47 $114.24

    Psychology

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB08A $44.98 $46.11
    Individual (30min) PUB08B $89.97 $92.22
    Individual (45min) PUB08C $134.95 $138.33
    Individual (60min) PUB08D $179.94 $184.44
    Group (15min) PUB07A $27.08 $27.76
    Group (30min) PUB07B $54.16 $55.52
    Group (45min) PUB07C $81.24 $83.27
    Group (60min) PUB07D $108.32 $111.03

    Report ^

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Initial Assessment and preparation of Rehabilitation Plan PUB94 $99.47 $101.96

    ^ Report refers to completion of 'Outpatient Rehabilitation Plan' only when required

    Social Work

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
    Individual (15min) PUB40A $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB40B $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB40C $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB40D $101.28 $103.81
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB79A $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB79B $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB79C $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB79D $111.45 $114.24
    Travel time ^^ (30 min) PUB80B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45 min) PUB80C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60 min) PUB80D $99.47 $101.96

    Speech Therapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
    Individual (15min) PUB29A $25.32 $25.95
    Individual (30min) PUB29B $50.64 $51.90
    Individual (45min) PUB29C $75.96 $77.86
    Individual (60min) PUB29D $101.28 $103.81
    Group (15min) PUB30A $15.38 $15.76
    Group (30min) PUB30B $30.75 $31.52
    Group (45min) PUB30C $46.13 $47.28
    Group (60min) PUB30D $61.50 $63.04
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB81A $27.86 $28.56
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB81B $55.72 $57.12
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB81C $83.59 $85.68
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB81D $111.45 $114.24
    Travel time ^^ (30min) PUB82B $49.74 $50.98
    Travel time ^^ (45min) PUB82C $74.61 $76.47
    Travel time ^^ (60min) PUB82D $99.47 $101.96

    Chemist

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    PUB005 $24.87 $25.49

    Interpreting

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    First 2 hours PUB10 $137.91 $141.36
    per hour after initial 2 hours PUB11 $47.55 $48.74

    Vocational Counselling

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB53A Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Individual (30min) PUB53B Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Individual (45min) PUB53C Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Individual (60min) PUB53D Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Group (15min) PUB54A Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Group (30min) PUB54B Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Group (45min) PUB54C Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority
    Group (60min) PUB54D Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority Fees to be advised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority

    Hand Splints

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (varied) PUB71A $35.00 to $190.00 $35.00 to $190.00

    Note: Includes 10% GST. Vocational counselling is a WorkCover approved service, but only if provided by occupational rehabilitation providers approved for that purpose. Approved occupational rehabilitation providers should contact WorkCover to determine the appropriate fee. WorkCover insurers require an item number on all accounts for outpatient services (item numbers are listed in the table above).

    Service provided Fee
    Registered Medical Practitioners Registered Medical Practitioners providing services to compensable patients in the Accident and Emergency/Casualty (non-admitted) or Outpatient Departments may charge a consultation fee in accordance with the Commonwealth Medicare Benefits Schedule. For medical practitioners who are employees of a hospital (including HMOs and registrars), the hospital must invoice the relevant third party payer (e.g. WorkCover insurer) for the service

    Services delivered in the emergency department of any public hospital should be invoiced by the public hospital using the non-admitted item codes. Medical services should be invoiced using PUB/PMF 104 - initial and PUB/PMF 105 - subsequent.

  • GP - Brief Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF04

    $51.25

    $52.53

    (2 patients)

    $35.75

    $36.64

    (3 patients)

    $30.56

    $31.33

    (4 patients)

    $27.98

    $28.68

    (5 patients)

    $26.43

    $27.09

    (6 patients)

    $25.40

    $26.04

    (7 patients)

    $22.61

    $23.17

    GP - Standard Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF024

    $75.26

    $77.14

    (2 patients)

    $59.75

    $61.25

    (3 patients)

    $54.58

    $55.94

    (4 patients)

    $51.99

    $53.29

    (5 patients)

    $50.45

    $51.71

    (6 patients)

    $49.41

    $50.64

    (7 patients)

    $46.62

    $47.79

    GP - Long Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF037

    $116.70

    $119.62

    (2 patients)

    $101.19

    $103.72

    (3 patients)

    $96.02

    $98.42

    (4 patients)

    $93.42

    $95.76

    (5 patients)

    $91.88

    $94.18

    (6 patients)

    $90.84

    $93.11

    (7 patients)

    $88.06

    $90.26

    GP - Prolonged Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF047

    $157.16

    $161.09

    (2 patients)

    $141.65

    $145.19

    (3 patients)

    $136.47

    $139.89

    (4 patients)

    $133.89

    $137.24

    (5 patients)

    $132.34

    $135.65

    (6 patients)

    $131.30

    $134.58

    (7 patients)

    $128.52

    $131.73

    GP - Brief Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF058

    $29.25

    $29.98

    (2 patients)

    $19.81

    $20.31

    (3 patients)

    $16.69

    $17.11

    (4 patients)

    $15.11

    $15.49

    (5 patients)

    $14.13

    $14.49

    (6 patients)

    $13.53

    $13.86

    (7 patients)

    $11.21

    $11.49

    GP - Standard Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF059

    $40.83

    $41.85

    (2 patients)

    $30.17

    $30.92

    (3 patients)

    $26.63

    $27.30

    (4 patients)

    $24.86

    $25.49

    (5 patients)

    $23.77

    $24.36

    (6 patients)

    $23.10

    $23.67

    (7 patients)

    $20.35

    $20.86

    GP - Long Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF060

    $62.16

    $63.71

    (2 patients)

    $52.72

    $54.03

    (3 patients)

    $49.60

    $50.84

    (4 patients)

    $48.02

    $49.22

    (5 patients)

    $47.04

    $48.22

    (6 patients)

    $46.43

    $47.59

    (7 patients)

    $44.11

    $45.22

    GP - Prolonged Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF065

    $88.97

    $91.19

    (2 patients)

    $79.53

    $81.52

    (3 patients)

    $76.41

    $78.32

    (4 patients)

    $74.83

    $76.70

    (5 patients)

    $73.85

    $75.70

    (6 patients)

    $73.24

    $75.07

    (7 patients)

    $70.93

    $72.70

    Service Provided - Session

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    Specialist - Initial Attendance

    PUB/PMF 104

    $104.26

    $106.87

    Specialist - Subsequent Attendance

    PUB/PMF 105

    $52.41

    $53.72

    Consultant Physician - Initial Attendance

    PUB/PMF 110

    $183.91

    $188.51

    Consultant Physician - Subsequent Attendance

    PUB/PMF 116

    $92.01

    $94.31

    Consultant Physician - Minor Subsequent Attendance

    PUB/PMF 119

    $52.41

    $53.72

    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (1-2 hours)

    PUB/PMF 160

    $264.66

    $271.27

    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (2-3 hours)

    PUB/PMF 161

    $441.07

    $452.10

    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (3-4 hours)

    PUB/ PMF 162

    $617.31

    $632.74

    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (4-5 hours)

    PUB/PMF 163

    $794.03

    $813.88

    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (>5 hours)

    PUB/PMF 164

    $882.26

    $904.32

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 15 mins

    PUB/PMF 300

    $52.84

    $54.16

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 30 mins

    PUB/PMF 302

    $105.36

    $107.99

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 45 mins

    PUB/PMF 304

    $162.21

    $166.27

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 75 mins

    PUB/PMF 306

    $223.82

    $229.41

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance > 75mins

    PUB/PMF 308

    $259.77

    $266.26

Non-admitted compensable patient fees (TAC)

These fees are revised annually in agreement with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Refer to the drop down list section below for the fee schedule for allied health and medical services. For queries relating to the TAC non-admitted fees in the tables below please contact abf@health.vic.gov.au.

Schedule of fees

  • Allied Health Assistant

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB76A $19.80 $20.29
    Individual (30min) PUB76B $39.60 $40.59
    Individual (45min) PUB76C $59.40 $60.88
    Individual (60min) PUB76D $79.20 $81.18
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB77A $21.78 $22.32
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB77B $43.56 $44.65
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB77C $65.34 $66.97
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB77D $87.12 $89.30
    Travel time (30min) PUB78B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB78C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB78D $98.99 $101.46

    Chiropody/Podiatry

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB41A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB41B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB41C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB41D/DD $100.78 $103.30

    Dietician

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB17A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB17B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB17C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB17D/DD $100.78 $103.30
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB83A $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB83B $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB83C $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB83D $110.91 $113.68
    Travel time (30min) PUB84B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB84C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB84D $98.99 $101.46

    Hydrotherapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
    Individual (15min) PUB23A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB23B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB23C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB23D/DD $100.78 $103.30
    Group (15min) PUB22A/AA $15.30 $15.68
    Group (30min) PUB22B/BB $30.60 $31.37
    Group (45min) PUB22C/CC $45.90 $47.05
    Group (60min) PUB22D/DD $61.20 $62.73

    Nursing services**

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB09A $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB09B $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB09C $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB09D $100.78 $103.30
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB85A $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB85B $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB85C $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB85D $110.91 $113.68
    Travel time (30min) PUB86B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB86C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB86D $98.99 $101.46

    ** Note that PUB 09A - PUB 09D and PUB 85A - PUB 85D may relate to the treatment of wound management, medication reviews, continence management, and liaising with a client's general practitioner or specialist. A charge for the re-application of plaster for treatment of a fracture can also be raised where this service is performed by a nurse in an outpatient clinic. If another suitably qualified person such as an orthotist or prosthetist performs the task, then the PUB item number listed under that discipline can be billed.

    Occupational Therapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB67AA $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB67BB $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB67CC $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB67DD $110.91 $113.68
    Individual (15min) PUB20A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB20B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB20C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB20D/DD $100.78 $103.30
    Group (15min) PUB19A/AA $15.30 $15.68
    Group (30min) PUB19B/BB $30.60 $31.37
    Group (45min) PUB19C/CC $45.90 $47.05
    Group (60min) PUB19D/DD $61.20 $62.73
    Travel time (30min) PUB92B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB92C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB92D $98.99 $101.46

    Orthoptics

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB42A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB42B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB42C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB42D/DD $100.78 $103.30

    Othotist/Prosthetist

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB70A/AA $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB70B/BB $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB70C/CC $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB70D/DD $100.78 $103.30

    Orthotist/Prosthetist - Manufacture

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    time to manufacture (per hour) Greater than 1 hour should be charged pro-rata at hourly rate PUB608 $114.28 $117.14
    Minor Repair (Prosthesis). Total cost of consumables, materials, consultation and manufacturing time (Minor repairs are any repairs up to $250) PUB610 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250) Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250)
    Major Repair (Prosthesis). Total cost of consumables and materials only. Consultation and/or manufacturing time to be billed separately under corresponding item numbers (Major repairs are any repairs above $250 inclusive of consumables) PUB614 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250) Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs (<$250)
    New prostheses or change of prescription. Total cost of consumables and materials only. Consultation and/or manufacturing time to be billed separately under corresponding item numbers PUB612 Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs Depends on the total cost of the repairs or change of prescription costs
    Prosthetic Management Review Form - lower extremity or upper extremity. Total cost for completion of Form PUB618 $58.10 $59.56
    Orthosis (purchase) - to be used when submitting invoice for payment for orthotic equipment, aids & appliances - not to be used for clinical or manufacturing services. EQ035 Depends on the total cost of the orthosis. Depends on the total cost of the orthosis.

    Physical Education (Not applicable for WorkCover patients)

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB58A $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB58B $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB58C $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB58D $100.78 $103.30
    Group (15min) PUB59A $15.30 $15.68
    Group (30min) PUB59B $30.60 $31.37
    Group (45min) PUB59C $45.90 $47.05
    Group (60min) PUB59D $61.20 $62.73

    Physiotherapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
    Individual (15min) PUB13A $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB13B $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB13C $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB13D $100.78 $103.30
    Group (15min) PUB14A $15.30 $15.68
    Group (30min) PUB14B $30.60 $31.37
    Group (45min) PUB14C $45.90 $47.05
    Group (60min) PUB14D $61.20 $62.73
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB66A $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB66B $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB66C $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB66D $110.91 $113.68
    Travel time (30min) PUB93B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB93C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB93D $98.99 $101.46

    Psychology

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB08A $44.76 $45.88
    Individual (30min) PUB08B $89.53 $91.77
    Individual (45min) PUB08C $134.29 $137.65
    Individual (60min) PUB08D $179.06 $183.54
    Group (15min) PUB07A $26.95 $27.62
    Group (30min) PUB07B $53.90 $55.24
    Group (45min) PUB07C $80.85 $82.87
    Group (60min) PUB07D $107.79 $110.49

    Report ^

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Initial Assessment and preparation of Rehabilitation Plan PUB94 $98.99 $101.46

    ^ Report refers to completion of 'Outpatient Rehabilitation Plan' only when required

    Social Work

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB40A $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB40B $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB40C $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB40D $100.78 $103.30
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB79A $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB79B $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB79C $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB79D $110.91 $113.68
    Travel time (30 min) PUB80B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45 min) PUB80C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60 min) PUB80D $98.99 $101.46

    Speech Therapy

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    Individual (15min) PUB29A $25.20 $25.83
    Individual (30min) PUB29B $50.39 $51.65
    Individual (45min) PUB29C $75.59 $77.48
    Individual (60min) PUB29D $100.78 $103.30
    Group (15min) PUB30A $15.30 $15.68
    Group (30min) PUB30B $30.60 $31.37
    Group (45min) PUB30C $45.90 $47.05
    Group (60min) PUB30D $61.20 $62.73
    Worksite / Home Inspection (15min) PUB81A $27.73 $28.42
    Worksite / Home Inspection (30min) PUB81B $55.45 $56.84
    Worksite / Home Inspection (45min) PUB81C $83.18 $85.26
    Worksite / Home Inspection (60min) PUB81D $110.91 $113.68
    Travel time (30min) PUB82B $49.49 $50.73
    Travel time (45min) PUB82C $74.24 $76.10
    Travel time (60min) PUB82D $98.99 $101.46

    Chemist

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    PUB005 $24.74 $25.36

    Interpreting

    Session Code Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Fee for Service ($) From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024
    First 2 hours PUB10 $137.24 $140.67
    Per hour after initial 2 hours PUB11 $47.32 $48.51

    Note: Includes 10% GST.

    Service provided Fee
    Registered Medical Practitioners Registered Medical Practitioners providing services to compensable patients in the Accident and Emergency/Casualty (non-admitted) or Outpatient Departments may charge a consultation fee in accordance with the Commonwealth Medicare Benefits Schedule. For medical practitioners who are employees of a hospital (including HMOs and registrars), the hospital must invoice the relevant third party payer (e.g. WorkCover insurer) for the service

    Services delivered in the emergency department of any public hospital should be invoiced by the public hospital using the non-admitted item codes. Medical services should be invoiced using PUB/PMF 104 - initial and PUB/PMF 105 - subsequent.

  • GP - Brief Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF04 $51.00 $52.27
    (2 patients) $35.58 $36.46
    (3 patients)

    $30.41

    $31.18
    (4 patients) $27.85 $28.54
    (5 patients)

    $26.30

    $26.96
    (6 patients)

    $25.28

    $25.91

    (7 patients)

    $22.50 $23.06

    GP - Standard Consultation

    # VR GP's

    <td<(4 patients)

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF024 $74.90 $76.77
    (2 patients) $59.46 $60.95
    (3 patients) $54.31 $55.67
    (4 patients) $51.73 $53.03
    (5 patients) $50.20 $51.45
    (6 patients) $49.17 $50.39
    (7 patients) $46.39 $47.55

    GP - Long Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF037 $116.13 $119.03
    (2 patients) $100.70 $103.21
    (3 patients $95.55 $97.94
    (4 patients) $92.97 $95.29
    (5 patients) $91.43 $93.72
    (6 patients) $90.40 $92.66
    (7 patients) $87.63 $89.82

    GP - Prolonged Consultation

    # VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF047

    $156.39

    $160.30

    (2 patients)

    $140.96

    $144.48

    (3 patients)

    $135.81

    $139.20
    (4 patients) $133.24 $136.57
    (5 patients) $131.69 $134.99
    (6 patients) $130.66 $133.93
    (7 patients) $127.89 $131.09

    GP - Brief Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF058 $29.11 $29.83
    (2 patients) $19.71 $20.21
    (3 patients) $16.61 $17.03
    (4 patients) $15.04 $15.42
    (5 patients)

    $14.07

    $14.42
    (6 patients)

    $13.46

    $13.80
    (7 patients) $11.15 $11.43

    GP - Standard Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number

    Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    (1 patient)

    PUB/PMF059

    $40.63

    $41.64

    (2 patients)

    $30.02

    $30.77
    (3 patients) $26.50 $27.17
    (4 patients) $24.74 $25.36
    (5 patients) $23.65 $24.24
    (6 patients) $22.98 $23.56
    (7 patients) $20.25 $20.75

    GP - Long Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF060 $61.85 $63.40
    (2 patients) $52.46 $53.77
    (3 patients) $49.36 $50.59
    (4 patients)

    $47.79

    $48.98
    (5 patients)

    $46.81

    $47.98
    (6 patients) $46.20 $47.36
    (7 patients)

    $43.90

    $45.00

    GP - Prolonged Consultation

    # Non VR GP's

    Item Number Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    (1 patient) PUB/PMF065 $88.53 $90.75
    (2 patients) $79.14 $81.12
    (3 patients) $76.04 $77.94
    (4 patients)

    $74.47

    $76.33

    (5 patients)

    $73.49 $75.33
    (6 patients) $72.89 $74.71
    (7 patients) $70.58 $72.34

    Service Provided - Session Code

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

    Fee for Service ($)

    From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

    Specialist - Initial Attendance PUB/PMF 104 $103.75 $106.35
    Specialist - Subsequent Attendance PUB/PMF 105 $52.15 $53.45
    Consultant Physician - Initial Attendance PUB/PMF 110 $183.01 $187.59
    Consultant Physician - Subsequent Attendance PUB/PMF 116 $91.57 $93.85
    Consultant Physician - Minor Subsequent Attendance PUB/PMF 119 $52.15 $53.45
    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (1-2 hours) PUB/PMF 160 $263.36 $269.95
    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (2-3 hours) PUB/PMF 161 $438.92 $449.89
    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (3-4 hours) PUB/ PMF 162 $614.30 $629.66
    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (4-5 hours) PUB/PMF 163 $790.15 $809.91
    Professional Attendance - Prolonged (>5 hours) PUB/PMF 164 $877.96 $899.91
    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 15 mins PUB/PMF 300 $52.58 $53.89
    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 30 mins PUB/PMF 302 $104.85 $107.47
    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 45 mins PUB/PMF 304 $161.42 $165.45
    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance 75 mins PUB/PMF 306 $222.72 $228.29
    Consultant Psychiatrist - Attendance > 75mins PUB/PMF 308 $258.50 $264.96

Reviewed 21 July 2023

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