Changes to Mental Health MBS Items from 1 November
GPs previously claiming 2710 (having completed Mental Health Skills Training) will need to claim 2715 for at least 20 min ($87.60), 2717 for at least 40 min ($129). GPs previously claiming 2702 (not completed Mental Health Skills Training) will claim 2700 for at least 20 min ($69) or 2701 for at least 40 min ($101.55). Items 2712 and 2713 will remain the same, however will receive a $69 rebate. For more information, please download our summary sheet Changes to Mental Health MBS Item Numbers from 1 November 2011.docx
Or view the following Department of Health and Ageing factsheets
FACT SHEET - Changes to rebates for GP Mental Health Treatment Plans.pdf
FACT SHEET - Allied mental health services.pdf