Billing Codes

177

Professional attendance on a patient who is 30 years of age or over for a heart health assessment by a prescribed medical practitioner at consulting rooms lasting at least 20 minutes and including: (a) collection of relevant information, including taking a patient history; and (b) a basic physical examination, which must include recording blood pressure and cholesterol; and (c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and (d) implementing a management plan; and (e) providing the patient with preventative health care advice and information.

Schedule fee
$69.70
was $67.95
100% Benefit
$69.70
Category
Category 1 — Professional Attendances
Group A7
Status
Fee changed
Full description

Professional attendance on a patient who is 30 years of age or over for a heart health assessment by a prescribed medical practitioner at consulting rooms lasting at least 20 minutes and including: (a) collection of relevant information, including taking a patient history; and (b) a basic physical examination, which must include recording blood pressure and cholesterol; and (c) initiating interventions and referrals as indicated; and (d) implementing a management plan; and (e) providing the patient with preventative health care advice and information.

Fee history

Release Change Old New
July 2026 Fee ↑ $67.95 $69.7

Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service