Question: Can a patient access other allied health services using a Mental Health Treatment Plan?
Answer: Yes, indeed. Patients can access allied health services other than psychologists via Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP MHP).
There is a range of Medicare items for psychological services provided by various allied health professionals (AHP) as a result of the referral under GP MHP. Below are some Medicare items for AHPs other than psychologists who provide care under GP MHP referral:
80125 – Occupational Therapist
80135 – Occupational Therapist
80140 – Occupational Therapist
80150 – Social Worker
80155 – Social Worker
80160 – Social Worker
80165 – Social Worker
91173 – Occupational Therapist
91175 – Social Worker
91176 – Social Worker
91185 – Occupational Therapist
91186 – Occupational Therapist
91187 – Social Worker
91188 – Social Worker
Always check item number descriptions with MBS Online.
