Osteopathy fees
Changes to the TAC osteopathy fee schedule
On 1 September 2026, we will be updating the osteopathy fee schedule and increasing published fees by up to 59%.
These changes aim to improve the client experience by reducing gap payments and any potential delays in accessing treatment.
The new TAC fee schedule for osteopathy should be used for services delivered on and after 1 September 2026. Please use the 2025/2026 fee schedule for services delivered prior to this date.
The updated fee schedule will also include:
- A new service and item number for attendance at a TAC team meeting.
- A new service and item numbers for travel, reflecting our commitment to road safety.
- New service and item numbers for extended and group consultations.
- Service descriptions linked to each item number to support accurate billing.
- Fees aligned to reasonable market rates.
Existing item numbers remain the same as the previous fee schedule. Please continue to use these same numbers with updated rates.
What providers need to do
Please update your billing systems to reflect the new item numbers and rates, from 1 September 2026.
These codes and rates must be used for all services delivered to TAC clients on and after 1 September 2026.The easiest way to do this is via the HICAPS Digital platform, which will be updated to reflect the new fee schedule.
Services delivered before 1 September 2026 can continue to be invoiced at the previous rates for up to two years through HICAPS or manual billing, in the same way you currently invoice the TAC.
More information about invoicing the TAC is available on our website.
There are no changes to the TAC service approval process, and this change does not impact any other TAC services or benefits.
How to ask questions
We’re here to help. If you have questions about the new fee schedule, please contact sectors@tac.vic.gov.au
Effective 1 September 2026
Osteopathy services can be invoiced online via HICAPS Digital for next business day payments.
Future fees
Service Description and Requirements | GST | TAC | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial Consultation | |||
Initial Consultation | O600 | $134.11 | |
Initial Consultation via Telehealth | O600T | $134.11 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Standard Consultation | |||
Standard Consultation | O602 | $100.07 | |
Standard Consultation via Telehealth | O602T | $100.07 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Extended Consultation | |||
Extended Consultation | O603 | $200.14 | |
Extended Consultation via Telehealth | O603T | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour, to be billed in 15 minute increments with an expected duration of up to 1 hour.
| |||
Group Consultation | |||
Group Consultation | O604 | $46.43 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Travel for consultations | |||
Travel – in association with Initial, Standard, Extended or Group consultations | O605 | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 minute increments.
| |||
Completion of an Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) | |||
Completion of AHTRP - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $85.87 |
Completion of AHTRP – Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $78.06 | |
Completion and submission of an Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan as outlined in the Osteopathy Policy or when requested by the TAC. | |||
Attendance at a TAC team meeting | |||
Attendance at a TAC team meeting – Providers registered for GST | * | O606 | $220.15 |
Attendance at a TAC team meeting – Providers not registered for GST | O607 | $200.14 | |
As approved – Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 increments.
| |||
Travel for attendance at TAC team meeting | |||
Travel – Team meeting – Providers registered for GST | * | O608 | $220.15 |
Travel – Team meeting – Providers not registered for GST | O609 | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 minute increments. | |||
From 1/9/2026
Service Description and Requirements | GST | TAC | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial Consultation | |||
Initial Consultation | O600 | $134.11 | |
Initial Consultation via Telehealth | O600T | $134.11 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Standard Consultation | |||
Standard Consultation | O602 | $100.07 | |
Standard Consultation via Telehealth | O602T | $100.07 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Extended Consultation | |||
Extended Consultation | O603 | $200.14 | |
Extended Consultation via Telehealth | O603T | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour, to be billed in 15 minute increments with an expected duration of up to 1 hour.
| |||
Group Consultation | |||
Group Consultation | O604 | $46.43 | |
The session duration must represent reasonable and appropriate clinical practice
| |||
Travel for consultations | |||
Travel – in association with Initial, Standard, Extended or Group consultations | O605 | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 minute increments.
| |||
Completion of an Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) | |||
Completion of AHTRP - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $85.87 |
Completion of AHTRP – Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $78.06 | |
Completion and submission of an Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan as outlined in the Osteopathy Policy or when requested by the TAC. | |||
Attendance at a TAC team meeting | |||
Attendance at a TAC team meeting – Providers registered for GST | * | O606 | $220.15 |
Attendance at a TAC team meeting – Providers not registered for GST | O607 | $200.14 | |
As approved – Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 increments.
| |||
Travel for attendance at TAC team meeting | |||
Travel – Team meeting – Providers registered for GST | * | O608 | $220.15 |
Travel – Team meeting – Providers not registered for GST | O609 | $200.14 | |
As approved - Maximum payment rate is per hour to be billed in 15 minute increments. | |||
Service and Approval Requirements
Approval Requirements
Initial, Standard, Extended and Group Consultations
The treatment must be related to the client’s transport accident injuries and delivered in line with the Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services
Within the first 90 days of a client’s accident, and where the criteria mentioned in the descriptor are applicable, there is no need to contact the TAC for approval first.
After the initial 90-day period, approval to provide consultations including the use of extended consultations must be requested via the Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan or in writing or as otherwise agreed with the Claims Manager and must be approved before services are delivered.
Travel
Within the first 90 days, and where the criteria mentioned in the descriptor are applicable, there is no need to contact the TAC for approval first.
After the initial 90-day period, approval to provide travel must be requested via the Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan or in writing or as otherwise agreed with the Claims Manager and must be approved before travel is provided.
Not for travel between clinics operated by the same operator
Travel to be divided between clients where applicable
Completion of an Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP)
Approval is not required but should not exceed required frequency
Attendance at a TAC Team Meeting
At the request of TAC.
Please refer to the Osteopathy Policy for further information.
Current and previous fees
| Service Description | GST * | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Rooms | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination | O600 | $84.18 | |
| Standard Consultation | O602 | $67.71 | |
| Telehealth | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination (telehealth) | O600T | $84.18 | |
| Standard Consultation (telehealth) | O602T | $67.71 | |
| Treatment Plan | |||
| Completion of Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $74.21 |
| TAC Questionnaire | |||
| Pro forma Questionnaire - Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $67.47 | |
1/7/2026 - 31/8/2026 fees
| Service Description | GST * | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Rooms | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination | O600 | $84.18 | |
| Standard Consultation | O602 | $67.71 | |
| Telehealth | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination (telehealth) | O600T | $84.18 | |
| Standard Consultation (telehealth) | O602T | $67.71 | |
| Treatment Plan | |||
| Completion of Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $74.21 |
| TAC Questionnaire | |||
| Pro forma Questionnaire - Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $67.47 | |
| Service Description | GST * | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Rooms | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination | O600 | $81.60 | |
| Standard Consultation | O602 | $65.63 | |
| Telehealth | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination (telehealth) | O600T | $81.60 | |
| Standard Consultation (telehealth) | O602T | $65.63 | |
| Treatment Plan | |||
| Completion of Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $71.64 |
| TAC Questionnaire | |||
| Pro forma Questionnaire - Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $65.13 | |
1/7/2025 - 30/6/2026 fees
| Service Description | GST * | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Rooms | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination | O600 | $81.60 | |
| Standard Consultation | O602 | $65.63 | |
| Telehealth | |||
| Initial Consultation: New patient, history & examination (telehealth) | O600T | $81.60 | |
| Standard Consultation (telehealth) | O602T | $65.63 | |
| Treatment Plan | |||
| Completion of Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan (AHTRP) - Providers registered for GST | * | QU0055 | $71.64 |
| TAC Questionnaire | |||
| Pro forma Questionnaire - Providers not registered for GST | QUGF55 | $65.13 | |
*Please note:
Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are services which the TAC deems to be a taxable supply.
These item codes and maximum payment rates are to be used by providers who are registered for GST.
The accompanying maximum payment rate includes GST (10%).
For further information about GST, please contact the Australian Taxation Office and/or your tax advisor.