MBS effective 1 NOVEMBER 2017

Please refer to the complete MBS publication for a full list of changes.  A summary of these changes is included below.

Please note that while the importation of the Rates file (Rates.Aus) will update the Medicare table in the database, this is only used for Bulk Bill Claiming and no new invoice codes will be created or deleted.  Invoice items will not be modified or altered in any way.  New Invoice Codes will need to be made using the 'Make Codes' option on the Setup > Financial > Invoices tab, if any of the new item numbers are required for invoicing and/or online claiming (other than Medicare or DVA).  This can only be done once the new rates file has been imported (this only needs to be done once per database).

Please note that Medicare benefits are not payable for items 105 (and others) when claimed in association with an item in group T8 with a schedule fee of $300 or more.  The restriction applies when the procedure is performed by the same practitioner, on the same patient, on the same day. 

Three new attendance items (111, 117 and 120) have been listed for the use in extenuating circumstances.