Effective 1 July 2019
| Service Description | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| In Room Consultations | ||
| Initial consultation | F002 | $60.64 |
| Standard consultation – up to 30 minutes | F012 | $48.52 |
| Long consultation – 31 to 45 minutes | F014 | $72.66 |
| Prolonged consultation – 46 minutes and above | F016 | $96.90 |
| Out of Rooms Consultations | ||
| Initial consultation | F023 | $84.83 |
| Standard consultation – up to 30 minutes | F033 | $72.66 |
| Long consultation – 31 to 45 minutes | F034 | $96.90 |
| Prolonged consultation | F035 | $120.97 |
| Biomechanical Examination | ||
| Biomechanical Assessment (includes F111, F114, F117) | F118 | $170.44 |
| Items F101, F104, F111, F114, F115, F116, F117, F121, F141, F142, F145, F147, F148, F163, F361 to be charged as per consultations. | ||
| ORTHOMECHANICAL SERVICES & PROCEDURES (NB: Prior TAC approval required for these services) | ||
| Impressions and Models | ||
| Negative impression cast – foot | F301 | $72.27 |
| Negative impression cast – foot & lower 1/3 of leg | F303 | $88.54 |
| Prescription Orthoses | ||
| Ankle-foot orthosis | F201 | $515.59 |
| Orthodigital traction device | F211 | $141.01 |
| Custom moulded thermoplastic orthosis (including cast and posting) | F221 | $261.93 |
| Heel stabiliser, made to plaster model | F227 | $147.47 |
| Cushioning orthosis | F261 | $46.06 |
| Pressure relief orthosis | F263 | $113.10 |
| Custom moulded thermoplastic orthosis (including cast and accommodating) | F265 | $173.69 |
| Moulded thermoplastic orthosis – non cast | F267 | $131.15 |
| Heel lift | F269 | $37.84 |
| Interior shoe padding | F271 | $37.84 |
| Protective device | F341 | |
| Prefabricated Orthoses | ||
| Heel stabiliser | F229 | $80.37 |
| Pre-moulded or pre-formed orthosis | F240 | $131.15 |
| Orthoses Modification and Repairs | ||
| Orthosis repair – not otherwise specified | F231* | $54.29 |
| Orthosis repair – plain | F381* | $32.77 |
| Orthosis cover – with soft tissue supplement | F383 | $47.65 |
| Orthosis post – forefoot or rear foot | F385 | $28.08 |
| Prosthetic Devices | ||
| Simple digital or partial prosthesis | F351 | $141.01 |
| Splints | ||
| Dennis Browne splint | F281 | $166.98 |
| Galley splint | F282 | $219.45 |
| Counter Rotation system | F283 | $633.24 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; below knee | F311 | $155.70 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; ankle/foot | F312 | $127.75 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; above knee | F315 | $191.76 |
| Traction and training devices (eg. HAV splints) | F331 | |
| FOOTWEAR – F008, F025, F019 & F037 to be charged as consultations | ||
| PODIATRIC SURGERY (NB: Prior TAC approval required for these services) | ||
| Foreign body removal (subcutaneous) | F429# | $199.64 |
| Foreign body removal (deep to deep fascia) | F430 | $423.80 |
| Avulsion of toenail | F440# | $155.70 |
| Excision, benign lesion | F445# | $322.75 |
| Excision nail and/or nail matrix, partial, for permanent removal | F474 | $370.30 |
| Excision nail and/or nail matrix, complete, for permanent removal | F475 | $514.66 |
| Excision or plastic correction of peri-ungual tissue | F476 | $307.88 |
| Linear repair | F492 | $165.34 |
| Adjacent tissue transfer | F502 | $550.57 |
| Nail root and matrix resection with matrix sterilisation (single edge) | F546# | $188.01 |
| Nail root and matrix resection with matrix sterilisation (total nail) | F547# | $337.33 |
| Incision of soft tissue abscess (superficial) | F561# | $46.80 |
| Incision of soft tissue abscess (deep or complicated) | F562 | $299.40 |
| Percutaneous tenotomy | F678 | $289.05 |
| Open tenotomy | F687 | $350.30 |
| Capsulotomy or arthrotomy (exploration, drainage, or dislocation reduction) | F689 | $497.48 |
| Ligament / capsular repair (digital) | F692 | $497.48 |
| Ligament / capsular repair (mid foot / rear foot) | F694 | $889.90 |
| Plantar fasciotomy | F698 | $821.39 |
| Plantar fasciectomy | F699 | $821.39 |
| Neurectomy of peripheral nerve | F702 | $659.16 |
| Neurolysis of peripheral nerve | F703 | $602.05 |
| Excision of cyst or small ganglion | F704 | $395.69 |
| Tenosynovectomy | F705 | $577.81 |
| Tendon transfer or transplantation (forefoot insertion) | F750 | $700.29 |
| Tendon transfer or transplantation (rear foot insertion) | F752 | $811.41 |
| Tenoplasty (digital insertion) | F755 | $350.30 |
| Tenoplasty (mid foot insertion) | F757 | $639.66 |
| Tenoplasty (rear foot insertion) | F759 | $775.45 |
| Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumour (forefoot) | F712 | $722.30 |
| Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumour (rear foot) | F713 | $722.30 |
| Primary metatarsal osteectomy | F715 | $722.30 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteectomy | F716 | $722.30 |
| Lesser tarsal osteectomy | F720 | $722.30 |
| Tarsal osteectomy | F721 | $722.30 |
| Phalangeal osteectomy | F725 | $562.87 |
| Digital resection (supernumerary or other) | F728 | $438.74 |
| Tarsal resection | F733 | $722.30 |
| Excision of accessory ossicle (partial or total) | F736 | $633.21 |
| Digital arthroplasty | F739 | $350.43 |
| Metatarsophalangeal arthroplasty | F742 | $947.97 |
| Excision of tarsal coalition | F791 | $1,002.39 |
| Primary metatarsal osteotomy (distal) | F782 | $1,048.66 |
| Primary metatarsal osteotomy (proximal) | F783 | $1,133.55 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteotomy (distal) | F784 | $893.25 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteotomy (proximal) | F785 | $893.25 |
| Phalangeal osteotomy | F786 | $893.25 |
| Tarsal osteotomy | F787 | $1,133.55 |
| Insertion of internal fixation | F793 | $246.03 |
| Removal of buried wire or screw | F794 | $283.20 |
| Removal of buried plate or rod | F795 | $469.69 |
| Metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis | F852 | $1,029.21 |
| Tarso-metatarsal arthrodesis | F854 | $1,029.21 |
| Interphalangeal arthrodesis | F856 | $451.60 |
| Tarsal arthrodesis | F857 | $1,313.40 |
| Ankle arthrodesis | F858 | $1,313.40 |
| Subtalar arthroereisis | F860 | $1,470.44 |
| Bone graft harvest | F862 | $532.75 |
| Bone graft insertion | F863 | $770.51 |
| External fixation device for distraction, rotation or angular correction osteotomy | F872 | |
| Open reduction internal fixation forefoot | F873 | $532.75 |
| Open reduction internal fixation rear foot | F874 | $1,074.31 |
| Arthroscopy | F884 | $929.15 |
Fees for podiatry 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.
# Procedures which can be performed by a Podiatrist or a Podiatric Surgeon. All other surgical procedures will only be considered when performed by a Fellow of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons.
| Service Description | TAC Item Number | Maximum Payment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| In Room Consultations | ||
| Initial consultation | F002 | $59.42 |
| Standard consultation – up to 30 minutes | F012 | $47.54 |
| Long consultation – 31 to 45 minutes | F014 | $71.20 |
| Prolonged consultation – 46 minutes and above | F016 | $94.96 |
| Out of Rooms Consultations | ||
| Initial consultation | F023 | $83.12 |
| Standard consultation – up to 30 minutes | F033 | $71.20 |
| Long consultation – 31 to 45 minutes | F034 | $94.96 |
| Prolonged consultation | F035 | $118.54 |
| Biomechanical Examination | ||
| Biomechanical Assessment (includes F111, F114, F117) | F118 | $167.01 |
| Items F101, F104, F111, F114, F115, F116, F117, F121, F141, F142, F145, F147, F148, F163, F361 to be charged as per consultations. | ||
| ORTHOMECHANICAL SERVICES & PROCEDURES (NB: Prior TAC approval required for these services) | ||
| Impressions and Models | ||
| Negative impression cast – foot | F301 | $70.82 |
| Negative impression cast – foot & lower 1/3 of leg | F303 | $86.76 |
| Prescription Orthoses | ||
| Ankle-foot orthosis | F201 | $505.23 |
| Orthodigital traction device | F211 | $138.18 |
| Custom moulded thermoplastic orthosis (including cast and posting) | F221 | $256.67 |
| Heel stabiliser, made to plaster model | F227 | $144.50 |
| Cushioning orthosis | F261 | $45.13 |
| Pressure relief orthosis | F263 | $110.82 |
| Custom moulded thermoplastic orthosis (including cast and accommodating) | F265 | $170.20 |
| Moulded thermoplastic orthosis – non cast | F267 | $128.51 |
| Heel lift | F269 | $37.08 |
| Interior shoe padding | F271 | $37.08 |
| Protective device | F341 | |
| Prefabricated Orthoses | ||
| Heel stabiliser | F229 | $78.76 |
| Pre-moulded or pre-formed orthosis | F240 | $128.51 |
| Orthoses Modification and Repairs | ||
| Orthosis repair – not otherwise specified | F231* | $53.19 |
| Orthosis repair – plain | F381* | $32.12 |
| Orthosis cover – with soft tissue supplement | F383 | $46.70 |
| Orthosis post – forefoot or rear foot | F385 | $27.52 |
| Prosthetic Devices | ||
| Simple digital or partial prosthesis | F351 | $138.18 |
| Splints | ||
| Dennis Browne splint | F281 | $163.62 |
| Galley splint | F282 | $215.04 |
| Counter Rotation system | F283 | $620.52 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; below knee | F311 | $152.58 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; ankle/foot | F312 | $125.18 |
| Immobilisation splint, thermoplastic, plaster, or other; above knee | F315 | $187.91 |
| Traction and training devices (eg. HAV splints) | F331 | |
| FOOTWEAR – F008, F025, F019 & F037 to be charged as consultations | ||
| PODIATRIC SURGERY (NB: Prior TAC approval required for these services) | ||
| Foreign body removal (subcutaneous) | F429# | $195.63 |
| Foreign body removal (deep to deep fascia) | F430 | $415.29 |
| Avulsion of toenail | F440# | $152.58 |
| Excision, benign lesion | F445# | $316.27 |
| Excision nail and/or nail matrix, partial, for permanent removal | F474 | $362.86 |
| Excision nail and/or nail matrix, complete, for permanent removal | F475 | $504.32 |
| Excision or plastic correction of peri-ungual tissue | F476 | $301.70 |
| Linear repair | F492 | $162.02 |
| Adjacent tissue transfer | F502 | $539.51 |
| Nail root and matrix resection with matrix sterilisation (single edge) | F546# | $184.23 |
| Nail root and matrix resection with matrix sterilisation (total nail) | F547# | $330.55 |
| Incision of soft tissue abscess (superficial) | F561# | $45.86 |
| Incision of soft tissue abscess (deep or complicated) | F562 | $293.39 |
| Percutaneous tenotomy | F678 | $283.24 |
| Open tenotomy | F687 | $343.26 |
| Capsulotomy or arthrotomy (exploration, drainage, or dislocation reduction) | F689 | $487.49 |
| Ligament / capsular repair (digital) | F692 | $487.49 |
| Ligament / capsular repair (mid foot / rear foot) | F694 | $872.02 |
| Plantar fasciotomy | F698 | $804.89 |
| Plantar fasciectomy | F699 | $804.89 |
| Neurectomy of peripheral nerve | F702 | $645.92 |
| Neurolysis of peripheral nerve | F703 | $589.96 |
| Excision of cyst or small ganglion | F704 | $387.74 |
| Tenosynovectomy | F705 | $566.20 |
| Tendon transfer or transplantation (forefoot insertion) | F750 | $686.22 |
| Tendon transfer or transplantation (rear foot insertion) | F752 | $795.11 |
| Tenoplasty (digital insertion) | F755 | $343.26 |
| Tenoplasty (mid foot insertion) | F757 | $626.81 |
| Tenoplasty (rear foot insertion) | F759 | $759.87 |
| Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumour (forefoot) | F712 | $707.79 |
| Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumour (rear foot) | F713 | $707.79 |
| Primary metatarsal osteectomy | F715 | $707.79 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteectomy | F716 | $707.79 |
| Lesser tarsal osteectomy | F720 | $707.79 |
| Tarsal osteectomy | F721 | $707.79 |
| Phalangeal osteectomy | F725 | $551.57 |
| Digital resection (supernumerary or other) | F728 | $429.92 |
| Tarsal resection | F733 | $707.79 |
| Excision of accessory ossicle (partial or total) | F736 | $620.49 |
| Digital arthroplasty | F739 | $343.39 |
| Metatarsophalangeal arthroplasty | F742 | $928.93 |
| Excision of tarsal coalition | F791 | $982.26 |
| Primary metatarsal osteotomy (distal) | F782 | $1,027.59 |
| Primary metatarsal osteotomy (proximal) | F783 | $1,110.78 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteotomy (distal) | F784 | $875.30 |
| Lesser metatarsal osteotomy (proximal) | F785 | $875.30 |
| Phalangeal osteotomy | F786 | $875.30 |
| Tarsal osteotomy | F787 | $1,110.78 |
| Insertion of internal fixation | F793 | $241.08 |
| Removal of buried wire or screw | F794 | $277.51 |
| Removal of buried plate or rod | F795 | $460.26 |
| Metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis | F852 | $1,008.54 |
| Tarso-metatarsal arthrodesis | F854 | $1,008.54 |
| Interphalangeal arthrodesis | F856 | $442.53 |
| Tarsal arthrodesis | F857 | $1,287.02 |
| Ankle arthrodesis | F858 | $1,287.02 |
| Subtalar arthroereisis | F860 | $1,440.90 |
| Bone graft harvest | F862 | $522.05 |
| Bone graft insertion | F863 | $755.03 |
| External fixation device for distraction, rotation or angular correction osteotomy | F872 | |
| Open reduction internal fixation forefoot | F873 | $522.05 |
| Open reduction internal fixation rear foot | F874 | $1,052.73 |
| Arthroscopy | F884 | $910.49 |
Fees for podiatry 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.
# Procedures which can be performed by a Podiatrist or a Podiatric Surgeon. All other surgical procedures will only be considered when performed by a Fellow of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons.