Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985:clause:1_36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024N00985
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 36
Character Range: 79947–81211

36  Requirements for Claiming Assessment and Reassessment items
    (1)   Item 600 can be claimed once only for each client. Item 800 can be claimed once only on each subsequent (Return) Voucher.
(2)   If a new client is bringing a previously fitted devices into the program, Client Review items 930 or 940 can be claimed at the same time as items 600 and 790 or 791, providing the Client review requirements are met.
(3)   The date of service is the date the Assessment or Reassessment is completed.
(4)   If an Audiometrist requires advice for a Non-Routine Client from an Audiologist or medical practitioner, the date of service for items 600 or 800 is the date the advice is provided.
(5)   Where advice is requested from an Audiologist, item 610 or 810 is claimed with the Audiologist's QP number.
(6)   The date of service for items 610 or 810 must match the date of service for item 600 or 800.
(7)   Item 600 or 800 must not be claimed until the advice has been received and actioned, whether from an Audiologist or a medical practitioner.
(8)   Any Reassessment, within 12 months of the previous Assessment, does not attract a Scheduled Fee but is considered part of the original Hearing Rehabilitation service unless a Revalidated Service is approved.