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title: Medicare items for Telehealth for GPs
description: There are new reimbursement items available for GPs using telehealth
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# Medicare Telehealth Items for GPs

###  GPs can now claim Medicare telehealth benefits in 4 ways

| **MBS Item Number** | **Revenue ** **(Medicare Benefit)** | **Revenue with Regional/Remote** **Bulk Billing Incentive (10991)** | **Duration** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **1. [Drought Communities Programme](https://www.acrrm.org.au/search/find-news/article-details?ID=3h6GWnbeIi1vHCmqC%2bLL9g%3d%3d&utm_source=country_watch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=country_watch_20190118) (DCP)** - Telehealth consultation providing mental health services to drought-affected communities - GP must be located in regions belonging to [DCP](https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/drought-communities-programme) in Modified Monash Model areas 3-7 - Patient must be located at least 15km by road from GP at time of appointment - An existing relationship between GP and patient must be present - Admitted hospital or hospital in the home patients **not** eligible  **No extra training is needed to provide these services** |  |  |  |
| [ **2121  **](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2121) | **$37.60 ** | **$47.10** | **<20 minutes** |
| ****[2150](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2150)**** | ** $72.80** | ** $82.30** | **20-40 minutes** |
|  ******[2196](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2196)****** | ** $107.15** | ** $116.65** | **>40 minutes** |
| **2. [GP Focussed Psychological Strategies](http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/7711F1B8AF63FD55CA2581B50006892D/$File/Better%20Access%20Telehealth%20FAQ%20-%201%20November%202018.pdf) (since 1 Nov 2018) under the Better Access Scheme** - Telehealth consultation for providing focussed psychological strategies  - GPs must undergo training and be approved as a **Focussed Psychological Strategy provider** - Patients must be in telehealth eligible area (Modified Monash Model 4-7) - Patients must be located at least 15 km by road from GP at time of appointment - Admitted hospital or hospital in the home patients** not** eligible  |  |  |  |
| ** [2729](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=2729&qt=item&criteria=2729)** | ** $92.75** | ** $102.25** | ** 30-40 minutes** |
| **** [2731](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2731)**** | **$132.75 ** | ** $142.25** | **≥ 40 minutes** |
| ****3. [Telehealth Services Provided by GPs and Non-Specialist Medical Practitioners to Patients in Rural and Remote Areas](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)**** **People  living in rural and remote communities will be able to request a video consultation with their doctor, if they****:** - are not an admitted patient; and - are living in a MMM 6 or 7 area; and - have received three face-to-face professional attendances in the preceding twelve months from the practitioner who will provide the telehealth service; and - at the time of the consultation, be at least 15 kilometres by road from the practitioner. **The first four items are for General Practitioners:** |  |  |  |
| ** [2461 (equivalent to 3)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $17.50** | **** **** | **<5 minutes** |
| ** [2463 (equivalent to 23)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $38.20** | **** **** | **5-20 minutes** |
| ** [2464 (equivalent to 36)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $73.95** | **** **** | **20-40 minutes** |
| ** [2465 (equivalent to 44)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $108.85** | **** **** | **>40 minutes** |
| **The next four items are for non-specialist medical practitioners (GP, Specialist, Consultant Physician) in Modified Monash Model (MMM) area 1:** |  |  |  |
| ** [2471 (equivalent to 52)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $11.00** | **** **** | **<5 minutes** |
| ** [2472 (equivalent to 53)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $21.00** | **** **** | **5-25 minutes** |
| ** [2475 (equivalent to 54)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $38.00** | **** **** | **25-45 minutes** |
| ** [2478 (equivalent to 57)](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $61.00** | **** **** | **>45 minutes** |
| **The final four items are for non-specialist medical practitioners (GP, Specialist, Consultant Physician) in Modified Monash Model (MMM) areas 2-7:** |  |  |  |
| ** [2480](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $14.00** | **** **** | **<5 minutes** |
| ** [2481](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $30.55** | **** **** | **5-25 minutes** |
| ** [2482](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $59.15** | **** **** | **25-45 minutes** |
| ** [2483](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/969E54CE797B2A25CA2584860019AD02/$File/Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20-%20GP%20Telehealth%20Items%20in%20MMM%206%20and%207.pdf)** | ** $87.10** | **** **** | **>45 minutes** |
| ****4. [Telehealth Patient-end Support Services](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=note&q=AN.0.67&qt=noteID&criteria=AN%2E0%2E67)**** **For patients**** in telehealth eligible areas OR patients of Aboriginal Medical Service/Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service :** - GP is alongside patient at consulting rooms whilst participating in telehealth consultation with specialist    - Patient must either be located in a telehealth eligible area **or** be a patient of an Aboriginal Medical Service/Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service  - Patient must be located at least 15 kilometres by road from specialist  - Admitted hospital or hospital in the home patients **not** eligible  |  |  |  |
| ** [2100](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2100)** | ** $22.90** | **** ********$32.40**** | **<5 minutes** |
|  [**2126**](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2126) | **$49.95 ** | **** $59.45**** | **5-20 minutes** |
|  [**2143**](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2143) | **$96.85 ** | ****$106.35**** | ** 20-40 minutes** |
|  [**2195**](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2195) | **$142.50 ** | **** ********$152**** |  **≥40 minutes** |
| **For patients in residential care services:** - GP is alongside patient in residential care service whilst participating in telehealth consultation with specialist - Patients in self-contained units **not** eligible |  |  |  |
|  [**2125**](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2125) |   **First 6 patients: ****$22.90 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $22.90 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** | **First 6 patients: $32.40 + ** **($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $32.40 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** |   ** ≥5 minutes** |
| ** [2138](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2138)** | ** ** **First 6 patients: $49.95 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $49.95 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** | **First 6 patients: $59.45 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $59.45 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** | **<20 minutes** |
| **[ 2179](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2179)** | **First 6 patients: $96.85 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $96.85 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** ** ** | **First 6 patients: $106.35 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $106.35 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** | **≥ 20 minutes ** |
| **[ 2220](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2220)** | ** ** ** First 6 patients: $142.50 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $142.50 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen)** | **First 6 patients: $152 + ($46.70/number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $152 + ($3.30 x number of patients seen** | **≥40 minutes** |
| **Home visits for telehealth eligible patients:** - GP is alongside patient at home whilst participating in telehealth consultation with specialist  - Patient must be located in telehealth eligible area - Patient must be at least 15 kilometres by road from specialist - Patient must **not** be admitted to a hospital or hospital in the home service - Patient must **not** be a care recipient in a residential care service |  |  |  |
| **[ 2122](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2122)** | ** ** **First 6 patients: $22.90 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $22.90 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** | **First 6 patients: $32.40 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $32.40 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** | ** ≥5 minutes** |
| ** [2137](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2137)** | **First 6 patient: $49.95 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $49.95 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** ** ** | **First 6 patient: $59.45 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **or** **7+ patients: $59.45 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** | **<2o minutes** |
| **[ 2147](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2147)** | **First 6 patients: $96.85 + ($25.95/no. patients seen)** **7+ patients: $96.85 + ($2.00 x no. patients seen)** ** ** ** ** | **First 6 patients: $106.35 + ($25.95/no. patients seen)** **7+ patients: $106.35 + ($2.00 x no. patients seen)** | ** ≥ 20 minutes** |
| **[ 2199](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=2199)** | ** First 6 patients: $142.50 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **7+ patients: $142.50 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** ** ** | **First 6 patients: $152 + ($25.95/ number of patients seen)** **7+ patients: $152 + ($2.00 x number of patients seen)** | ** **** ≥40 minutes** |

 

**Bulk Billing Incentive: **

**Item numbers 10990 or 10991 may be billed in conjunction with any of these telehealth numbers. **

**[10990](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&qt=ItemID&q=10990) - Revenue = $6.30**

Unreferred service, patient under 16 or Commonwealth concession card holder, not an admitted patient. 

**[10991](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=10991&qt=ItemID) - Revenue = $9.50**

Unreferred service, patient under 16 or Commonwealth concession card holder, not an admitted patient and service provided in an eligible regional, rural or remote area. 

In addition, the recent MBS review is proposing the extension of existing telehealth MBS items for rural GPs to use with their own patients (MBS items [99](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=99&qt=item), [82220](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=82220&qt=item), [82221](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=82221&qt=item), [82222](http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=82222&qt=item)).

 

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