If you (the patient) agree to the assignment of the Medicare benefit directly to the health professional (bulk bill), reply to this email including the following words:
Agreement
I (patient name), agree to the assignment of the Medicare benefit directly to Dr. (doctor) for myself or in the capacity as a parent or guardian (where patient such as a child is unable to sign).
Details of the telehealth consultation to be claimed with Medicare:
Item number: (item)
Benefit amount: (amount)
Date and time of consultation: (date time)
Patient name: (patient name)
Health professional name: (doctor)
*75780 (benefit $20.65 for 91891 consult) or 10990 (benefit $6.90 for 92126 MHCP review) is added to other items where there is an eligible HCC, pension card or for children aged under 16.
Privacy note:
For privacy reasons, Medicare card number and provider number are withheld in this email.
From Services Australia Website:
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Read more about Assignment of benefit and signature requirements for telehealth services.
Message from Dundas Street Medical Clinic
The Federal Government has announced changes to telehealth rules. Verbal consent for Bulk Billed appointments is being reviewed. Written or emailed consent is preferred. If consent is not provided, appointments must be privately billed.