The TAC has adopted the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items, explanations, definitions, rules and conditions for services provided by medical practitioners. When invoicing for medical services, medical practitioners are expected to adhere to the MBS rules unless otherwise specified by the TAC in the Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services booklet or its medical policies.
The Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services booklet below must be read in conjunction with:
- Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)
- Clarification of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) rules
- The TAC invoicing guidelines for medical practitioners PDF, 0.07MB
- The TAC's medical practitioner policy
- Other policies outlined within the Medical Practitioners section of our website
Current Rates
Please note: There was an error in the fees payable for A23 item numbers 5223, 5227, 5228, 5260, 5263, 5265 and the multiple patient step-downs. If you have accessed these fee schedules prior to 5 July 2017, you will need to download these updated schedules and correct your systems.
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed on or after 1 July 2017 XLSX, 0.16MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed on or after 1 July 2017 PDF, 1.42MB
Previous Rates
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 XLSX, 0.14MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 PDF, 1.44MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016 PDF, 1.42MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016 XLSX, 0.21MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 PDF, 1.46MB
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 (Includes 1 November 2014 MBS updates) XLSX, 0.19MB
At the time of production this publication contained up to date information as released by Medicare Australia (Medicare). The relevant publication will be updated to reflect any further changes that are implemented by Medicare each year. Please check our website for the latest version.
If you have any questions about these publications or the reimbursement rates, please contact the TAC on 1300 654 329. Alternatively, e-mail info@tac.vic.gov.au.