Orthoptic services fees

Effective 1 July 2022

Orthoptic services can be invoiced online via LanternPay for next business day payments.

For Orthoptic services provided on or after 1 July 2022
Service DescriptionTAC Item NumberMaximum Payment Rate
In Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0040 $62.85
Standard Consultation TH0042 $50.35
Out of Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0041 $87.73
Standard Consultation TH0043 $75.34
For Orthoptic services provided between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022
Service DescriptionTAC Item NumberMaximum Payment Rate
In Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0040 $61.30
Standard Consultation TH0042 $49.11
Out of Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0041 $85.57
Standard Consultation TH0043 $73.48
For Orthoptic services provided on or after 1 July 2022
Service DescriptionTAC Item NumberMaximum Payment Rate
In Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0040 $62.85
Standard Consultation TH0042 $50.35
Out of Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0041 $87.73
Standard Consultation TH0043 $75.34
For Orthoptic services provided between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022
Service DescriptionTAC Item NumberMaximum Payment Rate
In Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0040 $61.30
Standard Consultation TH0042 $49.11
Out of Rooms
Initial Consultation TH0041 $85.57
Standard Consultation TH0043 $73.48

Fees for orthoptic services performed within a public hospital will be based on the Department of Human Services schedule of fees and charges for acute health services in Victoria.
Refer to www.health.vic.gov.au/feesman