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The questioner added that everything they had read talks about telehealth items only. Their understanding was that the assignment of benefit is only required for consultation items but not for other …
How can I obtain the patient’s signature consenting to bulk billing over a phone call, through a telehealth video consultation or in circumstances where the patient is not required to be physically…
The question posed was: “Cardiologist, Dr Z, performs a procedure (permanent pacemaker implant) at hospital A (provider number 1), but would like to see the patient for ongoing care/follow up a…
The question posed was: If an ECG is performed during a pre-admission consultation (MBS Item 17610 or 17615) and the criteria of item number 11714 is met, is it permissible to claim both? …
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 referral…
A PICC line insertion is performed by a nurse/nurse practitioner and radiographer, including imaging (Fluoroscopy + Digital Subtraction Angiography of thorax). Post examination, a radiologist reviews…
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