Question: A doctor is asking if Anxiety and or panic attacks would qualify for 721 + 723 (GPMP+TCA). Which allied health would you refer to? Answer: Yes, Anxiety and Panic Disorder can qualify for 721 and 723 plans as they are often chronic conditions that require ongoing care and coordination. Read more…
This is a brief guide for GPs on Medicare item 4001. Non-directive Pregnancy Support Counselling Service – Medicare Item 4001 is worth $79.70. The Pregnancy Support Counselling item is for:· pregnant; or· who has been pregnant in the 12 months. Item 4001 can be billed three times per patient, per Read more…
Question: Can a GP bill Medicare twice in one day for the same patient? Answer: Yes, a GP can bill the same patient twice on the same day if both attendances are reasonably spaced out in time and not being a continuation of the initial service. Attendancies must be reasonably Read more…
Home Medication Review or Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR) is one of the least used items by GPs. There are reasons for that. Firstly, DMMR is perceived as a cumbersome labour-intensive item. Secondly, there are some misconceptions about eligibility for DMMR. In fact, DMMR (HMR) is a very useful and Read more…
Guide to General Practitioners. This post is not legal advice but rather a recollection of Medicare audits encountered by the author. My name is Paul Soloviev. I have had 20 years of consulting career in General Practice. Why GPs need to improve Medicare compliance and minimise the risk of Medicare Read more…