Medicare items for COVID-19 telehealth services

These items form part of current psychology services under Medicare which can be used by eligible clients. Specific numbers have been established for services delivered via telehealth (videoconference) or phone under the COVID-19 initiative.  At Quirky Kid, the following items can be used. 

Please note that Quirky Kid is not a bulk billing practice. Please review this article together with " How and for What can I claim Medicare rebates'.

COVID-19 telehealth services: Focussed Psychological Therapy items provided by a psychologist

COVID-19 telehealth services: AUTISM MANAGEMENT

Item	Description	Details
93032	Assessment and treatment services via telehealth for children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder or disability, under 13 years	Telehealth (video) attendance lasting at least 50 minutes
93940	Assessment and treatment services via telephone for children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder or disability, under 13 years	Telephone attendance lasting at least 50 minutes
93035	Assessment and treatment services via telehealth for children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder or disability, under 15 years	Telehealth (video) attendance lasting at least 30 minutes
93043	Assessment and treatment services via telephone for children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder or disability, under 15 years	Telephone attendance lasting at least 30 minutes

Clients who meet existing eligibility requirements for these Medicare initiatives are now eligible to receive these services by telehealth, if clinically appropriate. Eligibility requirements include:

• being eligible to receive services under Medicare under a particular program of funding
• having a valid referral from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician
• not being a patient of an emergency department or admitted to the hospital at the time of the service.

Cost and Payment

Quirky Kid will charge you normally in accordance with our schedule of fees. The cost of a consultation is greater than the Medicare rebate. Quirky Kid does not Bulk Bill.

The typical rebate you will receive or consultation of 50+ minutes will range between $86.15 and $148.80.

If you comply with the requirements set by Medicare (eg provide us with a copy of a valid plan before your consultation), you will receive a tax invoice containing the relevant  Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) number and additional details. Pay the full amount of the consultation and use your detailed receipt to claim a Medicare rebate from Medicare

Important

Quirky Kid is not a bulk billing practice. You are required to pay the full amount of the consultation upfront.