Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01105:schedule:4a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01105
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 4A
Character Range: 450034–452231

Schedule 4A – Audiometry programming services

Division 4A.1– Services and Fees – audiometry programming services

4A.1.1 Meaning of terms in Schedule 4A

  (1) For items 11342 and 82302, telehealth means a service by video conference where the rendering health practitioner:

 (a) has the capacity to provide the full service through this means safely and in accordance with relevant professional standards; and
 (b) is satisfied that it is clinically appropriate to provide the service to the patient; and
 (c) maintains a visual and audio link with the patient; and
 (d) is satisfied that the software and hardware used to deliver the service meets the applicable laws for security and privacy.
    (2) For items 11345 and 82304, phone means a service by telephone where the health practitioner:
 (a) has the capacity to provide the full service through this means safely and in accordance with professional standards; and
 (b) is satisfied that it is clinically appropriate to provide the service to the patient; and
 (c) maintains an audio link with the patient.
    (3) For items 11342 and 11345, rendering health practitioner includes a medical practitioner or a person on their behalf.

4A.1.2 Effect of election to claim private health insurance for an audiology health service

  (1) Items 82302 and 82304 apply only if a private health insurance benefit has not been claimed for the service.

Group D1—Miscellaneous diagnostic procedures and investigations
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Subgroup 3—Otolaryngology