Changes to MBS Items 1st May

item numbers up to 30th April and the changes after the 1st May.

Changes to Medicare Primary Care Items

CLICK HERE

Patient Information Sheets

These patient information brochures are to assist you in claiming the relevant Medicare Item numbers in the categories below. More brochures will be added when new items are released and on request from members and associates.

75 years and over Health Assessment
Are You at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
45 - 49 Health Checks
Management Plans for People with Chronic Disease
Are You Eligible for Allied Health Rebates?
What is a Healthy Kids Check?
Why Should I have a Pap Smear?
GP Mental Health Care Plans
Interested in Quitting?
Nicotine Replacement Therapies

New updated  Q&A on CDM

In relation to the new 1st May 2010 MBS schedule CLICK HERE

Changes to Medicare Primary Care Items

Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review which will be effective from 1 May 2010.

This is another resource on the changes to the MBS from Australian Doctor

http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/pdf/MBS_270x190.pdf

Question and Answers –

The Changes to Medicare Primary Care items from 1 May 2010:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-changes-to-medicare-primary-care-items-qanda#7

New Medicare Health Assessment Resource Kit

Includes Fact Sheets and Proformas for all Health Assessments.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mha_resource_kit

Chronic Disease Management (CDM)

Medicare items available