The TAC can pay for diagnostic imaging services for injuries sustained in a transport accident without written approval.
- Check the medical excess has been reached (if the excess hasn’t been reached, you may be able to bill Medicare or the patient’s private health insurance for the treatment). You can contact the TAC on 1300 654 329 to check your patient’s medical excess status.
- The TAC may request copies of the diagnostic reports and/or notes however you do not need to send these with your invoice.
- Send your invoice directly to the TAC via mail to Transport Accident Commission (TAC) GPO Box 2751, Melbourne Vic 3001.
For more information about medical imaging services view the medical practitioner policy.
Policies that relate to you
Fees
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
- 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
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed on or after 1 July 2017
Previous Rates
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015
- Reimbursement Rates for Medical Services performed between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 (Includes 1 November 2014 MBS updates)
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.
Resources
Refer to our helpful range of clinical resources when treating your patient