Medicare Information

For detailed information about MBS items, refer to the MBS Schedule or phone the Medicare Provider Enquiry line 132 150 (local call).

The Division has developed the following charts:

• CDM & Health Assessments Chart Revised Nov 2011
• Mental Health / Allied Health Summary Chart Revised Nov 2011
• PIP Summary Chart Revised Nov 2011
• Practice Nurse Items Summary Chart Revised Nov 2011
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Incentives Revised Nov 2011

Other Links and Resources

• Questions and Answers on the CDM items - a comprehensive list on the Dept of Health and Aging website.
• Medicare Health Assessments Resource Kit - useful fact sheets and proformas on Medicare health assessment items
• Enhanced Primary Care Program - this site contains links to resources kits, factsheets and more... It's aim is to increase knowledge and awareness of the range of MBS tools and resources available to conduct health checks in General Practice
• MBS EPC Item Numbers for Paediatrics -  examples of EPC items that are useful in paediatrics.
• MBS Quick Reference Guide - a summary of new items and changes by Australian Doctor
• Australian Government Directory of services for older people 2010 - a comprehensive guide to the wide range of services provided for older Australians by the Australian Government
• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Medicare Items - Added June 2010
• Multidisciplinary Case Conferencing Items - Added June 2010
• Individual Allied Health Services for patients with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs under Medicare - Added June 2010
• Dental Services under Medicare - Added June 2010
• ATSI Peoples MBS Health Assessment Resource Kit - Added June 2010
• Medicare PIP Indigenous Health Incentive - Added June 2010