If I have been providing services to a client under Medicare through a Mental Healthcare Plan (MHCP) and they have been admitted to hospital as an inpatient. Is the client able to continue wit…
read more >If my patients book a video telehealth with me online and pay prior to my consultation (given that they have a GP referral in advance) can they get a medicare rebate? Or does the payment need …
read more >This question relates to medical specialists exercising rights of private practice in public hospital outpatient departments. The questioner wanted to know if both Dr ABC and XYZ can use the r…
read more >A PICC line insertion is performed by a nurse/nurse practitioner and radiographer, including imaging (Fluoroscopy + Digital Subtraction Angiography of thorax). Post examination, a …
read more >Data privacy question. Billing done through billing agents obviously involves the doctor submitting sensitive patient personal details and health information (indirectly by way of item numbers…
read more >This question came from a psychologist but it applies to everyone who can bill to Medicare. No exceptions.
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read more >As a radiologist if I’m sitting in an Australian consulate or embassy situated in the United States can I bill Medicare for radiology interpretations?Â
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read more >I have a question regarding the validity of referrals sent via fax without a GP signature. All too frequently the GP gives the client the only signed hard copy and they either lose it or turn up w…
read more >This question came from a consumer.
I am an inpatient in a private mental health unit in a private hospital. I am under an inpatient psychiatrist. While I am an inpatient, I have a telehealth…
In the last 12 months or so, I’ve had repeated problems with referrals marked “indefinite” by the GP. These will be accepted by Medicare for some time, then randomly start getting rejected. Re…
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