Group A8: Consultant Psychiatrist Attendances To Which No Other Item Applies
36 items with their schedule fees and Medicare benefits.
| Item | Fee | 75% | Out of hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289Consultant psychiatrist initial 45+ minute assessment and management plan for patient under 25 with suspected complex neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g. autism), including diagnosis documentation, risk assessment, and treatment options; one lifetime o… | $320.55 | $240.45 | $272.50 (85%) |
| 291Psychiatrist consultation over 45 minutes following GP/nurse practitioner referral, including mental state exam and comprehensive diagnostic assessment, with management plan for GP-led care and written report within 2 weeks; limited to once per 12 mo… | $549.90 | — | $467.45 (85%) |
| 293Psychiatrist consultation (30–45 minutes) to review and revise a patient's management plan and diagnostic assessment, with written report to referring practitioner within 2 weeks; limited to one such review per 12 months. | $343.75 | — | $292.20 (85%) |
| 294Telehealth consultation with a psychiatrist for bulk-billed patients in remote areas (Modified Monash 2-7, 15+ km away), aged care residents, or Aboriginal health services. | — | — | — |
| 296Consultant psychiatrist attendance exceeding 45 minutes at consulting rooms for a new patient or one not seen by that psychiatrist in 24 months, following referral by a GP. | $316.30 | — | $268.90 (85%) |
| 297Psychiatrist consultation lasting over 45 minutes at hospital for new patients or those not seen by the psychiatrist in 24 months, following general practitioner referral. | $316.30 | $237.25 | — |
| 299Consultant psychiatrist attendance of more than 45 minutes at a non-consulting room location (e.g. home, aged care) for a new patient or one not seen by this psychiatrist in 24 months, following referral by a GP. | $378.15 | — | $321.45 (85%) |
| 300Psychiatric consultation by a consultant psychiatrist following referral, lasting up to 15 minutes at consulting rooms, limited to 50 combined attendances per calendar year with other specified psychiatric consultation items. | $52.65 | — | $44.80 (85%) |
| 302Consultant psychiatrist attendance of 15–30 minutes following referral, with a calendar year limit of 50 combined attendances for specified psychiatry consultation items. | $105.05 | — | $89.30 (85%) |
| 304Psychiatrist consultation lasting 31–45 minutes at consulting rooms, subject to a combined annual cap of 50 attendances with related psychiatry items per patient. | $161.70 | — | $137.45 (85%) |
| 306Psychiatrist consultation (46-75 minutes) following GP referral, limited to 50 total specialist attendances per calendar year. | $223.15 | — | $189.70 (85%) |
| 308Psychiatrist consultation at rooms exceeding 75 minutes, referred by another practitioner, limited to 50 combined attendances per calendar year with related psychiatric services. | $258.95 | — | $220.15 (85%) |
| 310Psychiatry consultation at practice rooms lasting up to 15 minutes, referred by a GP; covered if combined with specified other psychiatric attendances doesn't exceed 50 per calendar year for the patient. | $26.20 | — | $22.30 (85%) |
| 312Psychiatrist consultation lasting 16-30 minutes at rooms, limited to combined total of 50 attendances per calendar year with specified psychiatry items. | $52.65 | — | $44.80 (85%) |
| 314Psychiatrist consultation lasting 31-45 minutes at consulting rooms, subject to a combined annual limit of 50 attendances with other specified psychiatric consultation items per calendar year. | $81.05 | — | $68.90 (85%) |
| 316Psychiatric consultant attendance of 45-75 minutes at consulting rooms; covered if combined with specified psychiatric attendances doesn't exceed 50 per calendar year. | $111.70 | — | $94.95 (85%) |
| 318Psychiatry consultant attendance exceeding 75 minutes at consulting rooms, available when combined attendances with specified items exceed 50 in a calendar year for the patient. | $129.50 | — | $110.10 (85%) |
| 319Consultant psychiatrist attendance over 45 minutes for intensive psychotherapy following GP referral, limited to 160 attendances per calendar year combined with related psychiatric services. | $223.15 | — | $189.70 (85%) |
| 320Psychiatric consultant assessment or review at hospital, up to 15 minutes, following referral from another practitioner. | $52.65 | $39.50 | — |
| 322Consultant psychiatrist attendance at hospital for a patient referred by another practitioner, lasting 15–30 minutes. | $105.05 | $78.80 | — |
| 324Psychiatrist consultation at hospital lasting 31-45 minutes following referral from another practitioner. | $161.70 | $121.30 | — |
| 326Specialist psychiatric consultation at a hospital lasting 46–75 minutes, by referral. | $223.15 | $167.40 | — |
| 328Consultant psychiatrist attendance at hospital lasting over 75 minutes, following referral by a GP or practitioner. | $258.95 | $194.25 | — |
| 330Specialist psychiatry consultation lasting up to 15 minutes at a location other than consulting rooms or hospital, following referral by a GP or other practitioner. | $96.65 | — | $82.20 (85%) |
| 332Consultant psychiatrist attendance of 15–30 minutes at a location other than consulting rooms or hospital, following referral by another practitioner. | $151.35 | — | $128.65 (85%) |
| 334Consultant psychiatrist attendance for a referred patient lasting 31–45 minutes at a location other than consulting rooms or hospital. | $220.60 | — | $187.55 (85%) |
| 336Consultant psychiatrist attendance (45-75 minutes) following GP referral at a location other than consulting rooms or hospital. | $266.90 | — | $226.90 (85%) |
| 338Consultant psychiatrist assessment of more than 75 minutes at a location other than consulting rooms or hospital, following GP referral. | $303.20 | — | $257.75 (85%) |
| 341A psychiatrist interviews a third party (not the patient) for up to 15 minutes for initial diagnosis or ongoing management, limited to 15 such services per calendar year. | $52.65 | $39.50 | $44.80 (85%) |
| 342Group psychotherapy session of at least 1 hour for 2-9 unrelated patients or family groups over 3 patients, supervised by a psychiatrist, with referral required from another practitioner. | $59.85 | $44.90 | $50.90 (85%) |
| 343Psychiatrist interview with third party (15–30 mins, patient absent) for initial assessment or ongoing management, limited to 15 services yearly across specified items. | $105.05 | $78.80 | $89.30 (85%) |
| 344Group psychotherapy of at least 1 hour for 3 family members supervised by a psychiatrist, where each member is referred by their own practitioner. | $79.45 | $59.60 | $67.55 (85%) |
| 345Psychiatrist interview with third party (not patient) lasting 31–45 minutes for initial assessment or ongoing management, limited to 15 services annually across specified psychiatric items. | $161.70 | $121.30 | $137.45 (85%) |
| 346Group psychotherapy session of at least 1 hour for a family of 2 patients under a psychiatrist's direct supervision, with each patient referred by their GP. | $117.65 | $88.25 | $100.05 (85%) |
| 347Psychiatrist interview with third party (not patient) lasting 45-75 minutes for initial diagnosis or ongoing management, limited to 15 such services yearly across specified items. | $223.15 | $167.40 | $189.70 (85%) |
| 349Psychiatrist interview with third party (not patient present) lasting over 75 minutes for initial diagnosis or ongoing management, limited to 15 such services per calendar year. | $258.95 | $194.25 | $220.15 (85%) |