Revealed: The MBS item for COVID-19 antiviral assessments
The Department of Health and Aged Care confirms the rebate will be $76.95
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GPs can now claim Medicare for longer phone consults to assess patients’ eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatment after health officials revealed details of the new $76.95 item.
The Department of Health and Aged Care finalised the item’s descriptor (see box below) and made it available for GPs to claim on Tuesday.