- Disclaimer
- Recommended citation
- Executive summary
- Acronyms and initialisms
- Introduction
- System change towards a Stepped Care Model
- What is the role of the GP in stepped care?
- Exploring the Stepped Care Model in your community
- GP education and training
- Useful resources
- References
- Appendix
Appendix
The following is a list of available MBS item numbers relating to GP mental health care. Check MBS online for detailed descriptions of numbers. For queries relating exclusively to interpretation of the schedule, email the Department of Human Services at askMBS@humanservices.gov.au or phone 132 150.
| Item number Description | Rebate (amount Medicare will reimburse) |
|---|---|
|
2700 Preparation of a GPMHTP for a patient lasting at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes |
$71.70 |
|
2701 Preparation of a GPMHTP for a patient lasting at least 40 minutes |
$105.55 |
|
2712 Review of a GPMHTP prepared by a GP |
$71.70 |
|
2713 Taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, for a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes |
$71.70 |
| Item number Description | Rebate (amount Medicare will reimburse) |
|---|---|
|
2715 Preparation of a GPMHTP for a patient lasting at least 20 minutes but less than 40 minutes |
$91.05 |
|
2717 Preparation of a GPMHTP for a patient lasting at least 40 minutes |
$134.10 |
|
2712 Review of a GPMHTP prepared by a GP |
$71.70 |
|
2713 Taking relevant history, identifying presenting problem(s), providing treatment, advice and/or referral for other services or treatments and documenting the outcomes of the consultation, for a patient in relation to a mental disorder and lasting at least 20 minutes |
$71.70 |
GP, general practitioner; GPMHTP, GP Mental Health Treatment Plan; MHST, Mental Health Skills Training
*For non–vocationally registered (non-VR) GPs these items have been duplicated in the A7 item group with new item numbers. Regardless of their location, non-VR GPs should now claim from the A7 item group for these services.