Referral Processes
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GPs GPs can refer eligible patients for psychological services under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. If a patient is eligible, the GP can complete a Mental Health Care Plan with the patient. This will allow the patient to claim a partial rebate on the cost of an initial six sessions. If an additional four sessions are required, the patient will have to return to the referring GP to complete a Review of the Mental Health Care Plan. The Medicare item codes for a Mental Health Care Plan are as follows:
Our administration staff are able to process the Medicare rebate immediately after payment of a session, provided a copy of the Mental Health Care Plan and a written referral has been forwarded to our office prior to the initial session. Patients can claim a rebate for a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year. We are also able to see eligible individuals for up to 12 sessions in one calendar year under the funded Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program. If the patient is eligible for the program, and ATAPS Referral Form must be sent to ATAPS Triage with a Mental Health Care Plan for approval before the patient can schedule an appointment with a psychologist. For copies of the referral form and any further information, please visit the NT Primary Health Network's website. |
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Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are able to refer patients under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. The items codes to be used are:
Third Party Claims
Wisemind Psychology accepts referrals from various third party agencies. These include Worker’s Compensation claims, Motor Accidents Compensation claims, the Department of Defence, and other employer-funded referrals. Referral information must be received by our administration staff before an appointment can be scheduled. This includes the case manager or contact person's details and the number of approved sessions available.
Psychiatrists are able to refer patients under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. The items codes to be used are:
- Item 291 for an Assessment and Management Plan
- Item 293 for a Review of the plan
Third Party Claims
Wisemind Psychology accepts referrals from various third party agencies. These include Worker’s Compensation claims, Motor Accidents Compensation claims, the Department of Defence, and other employer-funded referrals. Referral information must be received by our administration staff before an appointment can be scheduled. This includes the case manager or contact person's details and the number of approved sessions available.
