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Medicare
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see Medicare for updates since).
Psychologist MBS Items
Telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91183 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 91184 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91200 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 91201 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93013 (20+) | Psychologist attendance under a Chronic Disease Management Plan | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 93029 (30+) | Pregnancy support counselling | $85.30 | $72.55 |
| 93040 (50+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – diagnostic formulation or management plan (<25 years).* | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93043 (30+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – treatment (<25 years).** | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93061 (20+) | Follow-up allied health services (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients) | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 93118 (20-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 93121 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $116.40 | $98.95 |
** Psychology health service to a patient aged under 25 years for the treatment of a diagnosed complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) or eligible disability. Up to four services may be provided to the same patient on the same day.
Video-conference
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80121 (60+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant (rural and remote clients) | $29.70 | $25.25 |
| 80123 (90+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant (rural and remote clients) | $40.45 | $34.40 |
| 80128 (120+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant (rural and remote clients) | $54.95 | $46.75 |
| 82367 (60+) | Eating disorder group psychological treatment services per participant (rural and remote clients) | $29.70 | $25.25 |
| 91169 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 91170 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91174 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 91177 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93000 (20+) | Psychologist attendance under a Chronic Disease Management Plan | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 93026 (30+) | Pregnancy support counselling | $85.30 | $72.55 |
| 93032 (50+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – diagnostic formulation or management plan (<25 years)* | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93035 (30+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – treatment (<25 years)** | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93048 (20+) | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – Follow-up allied health services | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 93084 (20-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 93087 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $116.40 | $98.95 |
** Psychology health service to a patient aged under 25 years for the treatment of a diagnosed complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) or eligible disability. Up to four services may be provided to the same patient on the same day.
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10968 (20+) | Psychologist attendance under a Chronic Disease Management Plan | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 80100 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 80102 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 80105 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies outside of consulting rooms | $112.20 | $95.40 |
| 80106 (20-50) | Focussed psychological strategies outside of consulting rooms to a person other than the patient | $112.20 | $95.40 |
| 80110 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 80112 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 80115 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies outside of consulting rooms | $146.20 | $124.30 |
| 80116 (50+) | Focussed psychological strategies outside of consulting rooms to a person other than the patient | $146.20 | $124.30 |
| 80120 (60+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant | $29.70 | $25.25 |
| 80122 (90+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant | $40.45 | $34.40 |
| 80127 (120+) | Group focussed psychological strategies per participant | $54.95 | $46.75 |
| 81000 (30+) | Non-directive pregnancy support counselling | $85.30 | $72.55 |
| 81355 (20+) | Follow-up allied health services (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients) | $72.65 | $61.80 |
| 82000 (50+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – diagnostic formulation or management plan (<25 years).* | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 82015 (30+) | Neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability psychology health service – treatment (<25 years).** | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 82360 (20-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $82.50 | $70.15 |
| 82362 (20-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment outside of consulting rooms | $112.20 | $95.40 |
| 82363 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 82365 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment outside of consulting rooms | $146.20 | $124.30 |
| 82366 (60+) | Eating disorder group psychological treatment per participant | $29.70 | $25.25 |
** Psychology health service to a patient aged under 25 years for the treatment of a diagnosed complex neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism spectrum disorder) or eligible disability. Up to four services may be provided to the same patient on the same day.
Clinical Psychologist MBS Items
Telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91181 (30-50) | Psychological therapy | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91182 (50+) | Psychological therapy | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 91198 (30-50) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91199 (50+) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 93110 (30-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93113 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $170.85 | $145.25 |
Video-conference
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80021 (60+) | Group psychological therapy per participant (rural and remote clients) | $43.35 | $36.85 |
| 80023 (90+) | Group psychological therapy per participant (rural and remote clients) | $59.10 | $50.25 |
| 80025 (120+) | Group psychological therapy per participant (rural and remote clients) | $80.30 | $68.30 |
| 82359 (60+) | Eating disorder group psychological treatment per participant (rural and remote clients) | $43.35 | $36.85 |
| 91166 (30-50) | Psychological therapy | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91167 (50+) | Psychological therapy | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 91168 (30-50) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 91171 (50+) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 93076 (30-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 93079 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $170.85 | $145.25 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80000 (30-50) | Psychological therapy | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 80002 (30-50) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $116.40 | $98.95 |
| 80005 (30-50) | Psychological therapy outside of consulting rooms | $145.45 | $123.65 |
| 80006 (30-50) | Psychological therapy outside of consulting rooms to a person other than the patient | $145.45 | $123.65 |
| 80010 (50+) | Psychological therapy | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 80012 (50+) | Psychological therapy to a person other than the patient | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 80015 (50+) | Psychological therapy outside of consulting rooms | $199.90 | $169.95 |
| 80016 (50+) | Psychological therapy outside of consulting rooms to a person other than the patient | $199.90 | $169.95 |
| 80020 (60+) | Group psychological therapy per participant | $43.35 | $36.85 |
| 80022 (90+) | Group psychological therapy per participant | $59.10 | $50.25 |
| 80024 (120+) | Group psychological therapy per participant | $80.30 | $68.30 |
| 82352 (30-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $145.45 | $123.65 |
| 82354 (30-50) | Eating disorder psychological treatment outside of consulting rooms | $145.45 | $123.65 |
| 82355 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment | $170.85 | $145.25 |
| 82357 (50+) | Eating disorder psychological treatment outside of consulting rooms | $199.90 | $169.95 |
| 82358 (60+) | Eating disorder group psychological treatment per participant | $43.35 | $36.85 |
Mental Health Case Conference MBS Items
These items are not specific to a type of Allied Health Professional discipline; Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists can use them along with some other types of Allied Health Professionals approved by Medicare.
Case conferences must be organised by a medical practitioner, and the participating provider must be invited to attend by the organising practitioner. The case conference must involve at least two other members of the multidisciplinary case conference team providing different kinds of treatment to the patient (some exceptions may apply to the ‘different kinds of treatment’ rule). The case conference of at least three people must include a medical practitioner. This information is provided with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. A combination of face-to-face, video-conference and telephone attendance is allowed. See the item number notes on MBS online for associated notes.
Face-to-face, video-conference and/or telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Schedule fee (SF) | Benefit 85% of SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80176 (15-20) | Mental health case conference attendance* | $57.00 | $48.45 |
| 80177 (20-40) | Mental health case conference attendance* | $97.75 | $83.10 |
| 80178 (40+) | Mental health case conference attendance* | $162.60 | $138.25 |
| 10955 (15-20) | Chronic disease management: community case conference or multidisciplinary case conference in a RACF** | $57.00 | $48.45 |
| 10957 (20-40) | Chronic disease management: community case conference or multidisciplinary case conference in a RACF** | $97.75 | $83.10 |
| 10959 (40+) | Chronic disease management: community case conference or multidisciplinary case conference in a RACF** | $162.60 | $138.25 |
** Residential aged care facility (RACF). For clarity, according to the MBS description of these items, a ‘community case conference’ does not need to be in an RACF, but a ‘multidisciplinary case conference’ does.
Traffic Accidents
Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Victoria
This section is current as of 01-11-2025 (see the TAC for updates since).
The Victorian Transport Accident Commission (TAC) does not appear to have different pricing based on psychologist endorsement, although there are items specifically for neuropsychology. The TAC notes here that “a GST registered provider should not add GST on top of the Maximum Payment Rate as an allowance for it is already included where applicable”.
Psychologist TAC Items
Video-conference or telephone
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 90000 (60) | Consultation | $202.20 |
| 90001 (60) | Family counselling | $202.20 |
| 90007 (60) | Group consultation | $52.16 |
| 90008 (60) | Restrictive practice behaviour support plan assessment | $202.20 |
| 90009 (60) | Restrictive practice behaviour support plan review | $202.20 |
Documents and travel
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| TSP010 | Standard report* | $333.80 |
| 90010 (60) | Travelling for treatment (pro-rata in units of 15 mins) | $202.20 |
| 90011 (60) | Travel time claimed in association to an assessment of a client which is carried out at TAC’s request)* | $222.57 |
| 90050 | Mental health treatment plan* | $170.17 |
| 90060 | Mental health (Neuropsychology) treatment plan* | $226.90 |
| 90070 | Mental health (e-Therapy) This Way Up Clinic package | $73.38 |
Psychologist Non-GST Registered Items
The following items are to be utilised by psychologists performing services under an entity that is not GST-registered, or as a sole trader who is not GST-registered.
Documents and travel
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 9GF008 (60) | Restrictive practice behaviour support plan assessment | $183.82 |
| 9GF009 (60) | Restrictive practice behaviour support plan review | $183.82 |
| 9GF011 (60) | Travel time claimed in association to an assessment of a client which is carried out at TAC’s request) | $202.32 |
| 9GF050 | Mental health treatment plan | $151.73 |
| 9GF060 | Mental health (Neuropsychology) treatment plan | $206.28 |
| 9GF055 | Mental health treatment review | $151.73 |
| 9GF065 | Mental health (Neuropsychology) treatment review | $151.73 |
Provisional Psychologist TAC Items
Video-conference or telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PRP101 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Consultation | $140.00 |
| PRP301 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Family counselling | $140.00 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PRP100 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Consultation | $140.00 |
| PRP300 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Family counselling | $140.00 |
| PRP200 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Group consultation | $36.11 |
Documents and travel
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PRP500 | Provisional Psychologist Standard report* | $231.00 |
| PRP400 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Travelling for treatment (pro-rata in units of 15 mins) | $140.00 |
| PRP401 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Travel time claimed in association to an assessment of a client which is carried out at TAC’s request)* | $154.00 |
| PRP600 | Provisional Psychologist Mental health treatment plan* | $117.82 |
Provisional Psychologist Non-GST Registered Items
Documents and travel
The following items are to be utilised by provisional psychologists performing services under an entity that is not GST-registered.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PRP402 (60) | Provisional Psychologist Travel time claimed in association to an assessment of a client which is carried out at TAC’s request) | $140.00 |
Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) TAS
Please note this has been put together through cursory research and does not come with a guarantee of accuracy. The MAIB advised that they pay based on the rates set by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fees (member walled). We do not know if this has changed since, and we recommend asking them directly.
NSW CTP schemes
This section is current as of 01-02-2026 (see SIRA for updates since).
The applicable law for motor accidents depends on the date of the incident:
- For injuries sustained on or after 1 December 2017, the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (MAIA) and Motor Accident Injuries Regulation 2017 (the Regulation) apply.
- The Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (MACA) applies to injuries sustained before 1 December 2017.
There are differences between these schemes that can be read about here. You will want to be sure that you consider any difference between the schemes contextual to the information provided below. Remember, the information on this page is provided in good faith without guarantee of accuracy. Contact SIRA to be sure.
There are no gazette rates of allied health practitioners, including psychologists, under the NSW CTP schemes except for the initial Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR). Service codes do apply and are listed below. Rates should be agreed upon with the CTP insurer before treatment commences.
Psychologist NSW CTP Items
Video-conference, telephone, or face to face
| Item | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 402 | Consultation* | Neg’ |
Documentation, case management, case conferencing and travel
| Item | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR)*# | $46.10 | |
| 501 | Case management, including case conferences | Neg’ |
| 503 | Travel | Neg’ |
| 505 | Report | Neg’ |
# Insurer states that GST may be added in addition to the maximum fee listed.
Worker’s Compensation
WorkSafe Victoria
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see WorkSafe Victoria for updates since).
WorkSafe Victoria notes here that fees are exclusive of GST. Further, “WorkSafe Victoria will pay the GST component in addition to the maximum fee. Providers should provide a tax invoice where amounts are subject to GST”. The amounts listed below do not include GST components, whether applicable or not.
Psychologist WorkSafe Victoria Items
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PS100 (60) | Group consultation per participant* | $51.17 |
| PS600 | Return to work case conference* | $127.44 |
| PS602 (60) | Consultation | $203.91 |
| PS603 (60) | Neuropsychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS612 (60) | Initial psychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS613 (60) | Initial neuropsychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS622 (30) | Consultation | $101.96 |
| PS623 (30) | Neuropsychology consultation | $101.96 |
| PS632 (90) | Consultation | $305.86 |
| PS633 (90) | Neuropsychology consultation | $305.86 |
| PS700 | Treatment and recovery planning conference* | $127.44 |
Video-Conference or telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PS100T (60) | Group consultation per participant* | $51.17 |
| PS602T (60) | Consultation | $203.91 |
| PS600T | Return to work case conference* | $127.44 |
| PS603T (60) | Neuropsychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS612T (60) | Initial psychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS613T (60) | Initial neuropsychology consultation | $203.91 |
| PS622T (30) | Consultation | $101.96 |
| PS623T (30) | Neuropsychology consultation | $101.96 |
| PS632T (90) | Consultation | $305.86 |
| PS633T (90) | Neuropsychology consultation | $305.86 |
| PS700T | Treatment and recovery planning conference* | $127.44 |
Documentation
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| INS110 | 52 Medical and Like Entitlement Review (MLER) Questionnaire* | $101.95 |
| PS109 | Treatment review form completion* | $203.91 |
| PS604 | Treatment planning form completion* | $203.91 |
SIRA NSW
This section is current as of 01-02-2026 (see SIRA for updates since).
Where the maximum is listed in the description, you may multiply the rate by the number of minutes to work out your invoiced amount. For more information, click on the item number itself and read the item description in the linked PDF. For items where GST is applicable, it may be charged in addition to the amount listed. Items listed below exclude GST, if any.
Psychologist SIRA Items
Video-conference or telephone
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSY301 (60) | Initial consultation* | $284.40 |
| PSY302 (60) | Subsequent consultation and treatment* | $237.60 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSY001 (60) | Initial consultation* | $284.40 |
| PSY002 (60) | Subsequent consultation and treatment* | $237.60 |
| PSY006 | Group/class intervention (per participant) | $67.80 |
| PSY007 | Trauma focused psychological treatment** | Neg’ |
** Insurer pre-approval required.
Documentation, case conferencing and travel
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSY004 (60) | Case conference*# | $237.60 |
| PSY005 (per KM) | Travel (Use of private vehicle)**# | 88¢ per KM |
| PSY003 (60) | Report writing**# | $237.60 |
| PSY020 | Incidental expenses (above $110 per claim requires approval)*** | Cost price + postage |
| WCO005 | Providing copies of clinical notes and records where clinical records are maintained electronically (flat fee including postage and handling) | $71.30 |
| WCO005 | Providing copies of clinical notes and records where clinical records are kept in hard copy with an additional $1.40+GST per page beyond page 33 (includes postage and handling) | $45.30 |
| OAS003 | Submission of a first Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR) only# | $46.10 |
| OAS004 | Submission of a first subsequent Certificate of Capacity only (SIRA-approved psychologists only)# | $46.10 |
** Insurer pre-approval required.
*** Incidental expenses above $110 per claim require insurer pre-approval. This code does not apply to external facility fees or to
consumables used during a consultation.
# Insurer states that GST may be added in addition to the maximum fee listed.
WorkCover Queensland
This section is current as of 01-08-2025 (see WorkCover Queensland for updates since).
All rates listed for WorkCover Queensland exclude GST, which may be charged in addition to the fees listed in the tables below, if applicable.
Video conference or face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 400088 (60) | Initial consultation*# (Max 2 hours including test scoring time) | $267 |
| 400095 (60) | Consultation*# | $267 |
| 400184 (60) | Critical incident debriefing session*# | $267 |
| 400226 (60) | Independent case review* | $278 |
| 400091 (60) | Neuropsychology services*# (Max 3-5 hours including test scoring time) | $267 |
Documentation, travel, expenses, and communications
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 300079 (3-10) | Communication* | $37 |
| 300100 (11-20) | Communication* | $75 |
| 300082 (60) | Case conference#** | $223 |
| 300006 (60) | Psychological treatment progress report per hour (Max 1.5 hours)# | $223 |
| 1000238 (60) | Comprehensive report per hour (Max 3-5 hours)# | $223 |
| 300092 (60) | Travel for treatment# | $165 |
| 300093 | Copies of patient records relating to claim (flat fee – add page fees separately) | $31 |
| 300093 | Copies of patient records relating to claim per page (charged in addition to the $31 flat fee) | $1 |
| 300094 | Incidental expenses ($85 for incidentals and $249 in total for supportive devices per claim)# | Cost |
Comcare
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see Comcare for updates since).
Comcare notes regarding GST that “rebates cannot be claimed for medical services, it can be claimed for medical reports or case conferences”. Further, “in order for the GST to be paid, you must: have an ABN on your invoice which is registered to collect GST through the ABN website, state clearly on your invoice that you are charging GST, if the GST amount is shown, it must be correct”. To see the page this was quoted from click here.
Video-conference or telephone
Comcare notes these telehealth codes are temporary yet do not stipulate an expiry date.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PO1 (1-15) | Consultation | $72.55 |
| PO2 (16-30) | Consultation | $141.54 |
| PO3 (31-45) | Consultation | $197.43 |
| PO4 (46-60) | Consultation | $259.28 |
| PO5 (61-75) | Consultation | $317.56 |
| PO6 (76-90) | Consultation | $377.03 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IO1 (1-15) | Initial consultation | $72.55 |
| IO2 (16-30) | Initial consultation | $141.54 |
| IO3 (31-45) | Initial consultation | $197.43 |
| IO4 (46-60) | Initial consultation | $259.28 |
| IO5 (61-75) | Initial consultation | $317.56 |
| IO6 (76-90) | Initial consultation | $377.03 |
| IO7 (91-120) | Initial consultation | $486.45 |
| SO1 (1-15) | Consultation | $72.55 |
| SO2 (16-30) | Consultation | $141.54 |
| SO3 (31-45) | Consultation | $197.43 |
| SO4 (46-60) | Consultation | $259.28 |
| SO5 (61-75) | Consultation | $317.56 |
| SO6 (76-90) | Consultation | $377.03 |
| SO7 (91-120) | Consultation | $486.45 |
Documentation
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSYT1 | Consult with Psychology Treatment Plan (PTP) | $259.28 |
| RO3 (46-60) | Report preparation (only if requested by Comcare) | $286.64 |
Return to Work SA
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see ReturnToWork SA for updates since)
Return to Work SA notes that GST, where applicable, can be charged above the fee stated on the item number. Charges on this list exclude GST; take special consideration if you wish to charge GST for items in which GST is applicable above the amount listed here. Please note that this is not tax advice, and we give no warranty or accept any liability for any information provided here, whether accurate or inaccurate. We encourage you to liaise with Return to Work SA for up-to-date and accurate information.
Video conference, telephone, or face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PS200 (60) | Initial consultation* | $261.50 |
| PS220 (60) | Consultation* | $261.50 |
| PS230 (60) | Psychological assessment** | $261.50 |
| PS232 (60) | Neuropsychological assessment and report** | $261.50 |
| PS240 (60) | Interview with a person(s) other than a worker* | $261.50 |
| PS250 | Group therapy (2-15 persons) | $51.80 |
| PS256 | Workplace visit | $261.50 |
Documentation, travel, expenses, and communications
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSMP | Psychology management plan | $65.50 |
| PS780 (60) | Independent clinical assessment and report | $261.50 |
| PS552 (30) | Telephone calls* | $261.50 |
| PS820 | Treating psychology summary report | $261.50 |
| PS810 (60) | Treating psychology comprehensive report** | $261.50 |
| PS870 (60) | Case conference | $261.50 |
| CURAP | Equipment, therapeutic aids and appliances*** | |
| PS905 (60) | Travel | $222.00 |
WA WorkCover
This section is current as of 01-11-2024. (see WA WorkCover for updates since). Should GST apply to an item, WA WorkCover states that it can be charged in addition to the fee listed in the tables below.
Psychologist Items
WA WorkCover states that they require a psychologist providing psychology services under their auspices to be a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PSY01 (60) | Initial consultation | $232.85 |
| PSY02 (60) | Consultation | $232.85 |
| PSY03 (60) | Report* | $232.85 |
| PSY04 (6) | Communication** | $23.20 |
| PSY05 (6) | Health service case conference | $23.20 |
| PSY06 (60) | Travel | $185.15 |
** Maximum of 30 minutes per communication and a cumulative maximum duration per claim of 60 minutes. When a maximum cumulative duration has been reached, approval from the insurer is required for further communication. Communication may be via phone or email. Communication cannot be charged where it is between health practitioners within an organisation.
Clinical Psychologist Items
WA WorkCover states that they require a psychologist providing clinical psychology services under their auspices to be an AHPRA registered psychologist with an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| CLN01 (60) | Initial consultation | $316.35 |
| CLN02 (60) | Consultation | $316.35 |
| CLN03 (60) | Report* | $316.35 |
| CLN04 (6) | Communication** | $23.20 |
| CLN05 (6) | Health service case conference | $23.20 |
| CLN06 (60) | Travel | $185.15 |
** Maximum of 30 minutes per communication and a cumulative maximum duration per claim of 60 minutes. When a maximum cumulative duration has been reached, approval from the insurer is required for further communication. Communication may be via phone or email. Communication cannot be charged where it is between health practitioners within an organisation.
Counselling Psychologist Items
WA WorkCover states that they require a psychologist providing counselling psychology services under their auspices to be an AHPRA registered psychologist with an area of practice endorsement in counselling psychology.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| COU01 (60) | Initial consultation | $316.35 |
| COU02 (60) | Consultation | $316.35 |
| COU03 (60) | Report* | $316.35 |
| COU04 (6) | Communication** | $23.20 |
| COU05 (6) | Health service case conference | $23.20 |
| COU06 (60) | Travel | $185.15 |
** Maximum of 30 minutes per communication and a cumulative maximum duration per claim of 60 minutes. When a maximum cumulative duration has been reached, approval from the insurer is required for further communication. Communication may be via phone or email. Communication cannot be charged where it is between health practitioners within an organisation.
WorkSafe Northern Territory
This section was last updated on 25-06-2023 (for updates since, see WorkSafe NT).
Please note this has been put together through cursory research and does not come with a guarantee of accuracy. Contact WorkSafe Northern Territory for up-to-date information and to clarify. Understanding the billing process for psychological services under the workers’ compensation framework in the Northern Territory can be a bit challenging due to the absence of a defined fee schedule. Unlike other jurisdictions, the Northern Territory does not have a prescribed list of charges for psychologist services. Instead, the territory operates under a privately underwritten scheme where approved insurers and self-insurers manage claims. This means the costs associated with psychological services for individuals on a workers’ compensation claim are not predetermined and do not conform to a specific pricing guide. When it comes to setting fees and invoicing, practitioners are advised to apply their own standard charges for the reasonable cost of service.
Victims of Crime
NSW Victim Services
The NSW Victim Services section is more interpretive than others. It was last updated on 16-04-2023. It is important to interpret this cautiously and direct enquiries directly to NSW Victim Services to verify what information is correct. We do not guarantee the accuracy or provide a warranty for this information.
There are several unique aspects to NSW Victim Services counselling compared to similar schemes’ operations.
- NSW Victim Services applies GST to counselling services provided by psychologists registered for GST. Many other auspices do not include a GST component by default for similar services. In practice, charging GST is unavoidable for those registered for GST as invoices are created within their digital system.
- NSW Victim Services provides an additional payment of the Superannuation Guarantee on top of the listed rebates below. This is again uncommon in other similar programs interstate.
- Approved allied mental health professionals are considered Generalist Counsellors regardless of their discipline so long as they meet NSW Victim Services criteria for approval to work as a Generalist Counsellor.
NSW Victim Services incorporates its fee structure into its Operational Guidelines for Approved Counselors. NSW Victim Services can approve psychologists as Generalist Counselors Tier 1. After three years of consecutive tenure providing Approved Counselling Services and several other criteria, they may be considered upon application to become Generalist Counselors Tier 2.
NSW Victim Services provides unique item numbers for individual clients; therefore, none are listed.
Face-to-face, video conference and telephone
Please note that NSW Victim Services allows a minimum of 30 minutes for any counselling consultation and a maximum of two hours; you can apply a pro rata of the amounts in the table below. The Superannuation Guarantee is above the amounts listed in the tables below.
If multiple clients attend one appointment, you are to split the invoice evenly. For example, where two clients attend one hour of counselling together, you charge 30 minutes for each client.
| Description (Mins) | Excl. GST (Inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 1 counselling (60) | $120 ($132) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 2 counselling (60) | $144 (158.40) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 1 case management* (60) | $120 ($132) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 2 case management* (60) | $144 ($158.40) |
| Travel (calculated per KM in line with ATO rates)* | |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 1 counselling no-show# (30) | $60 ($66) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 2 counselling no-show# (30) | $72 ($79.20) |
Documentation
A maximum of 30 minutes can be claimed for a final report written when discharging a client you have provided services to and for a Certificate of Injury. A Certificate of Injury can be provided when requested by the client.
| Description (Mins) | Excl. GST (Inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 1 Certificate of Injury (30) | $60 ($66) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 2 Certificate of Injury (30) | $72 ($79.20) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 1 Final Report (30) | $60 ($66) |
| Generalist Counsellor Tier 2 Final Report (30) | $72 ($79.20) |
Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) VIC
Coming soon.
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) VIC
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) was replaced by the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). Since the transition in which FAS became responsible for paying for counselling expenses for VOCAT Awards, VOCAT updated their fees in accordance with VOCAT Guideline No. 2 of 2025 during this transition period. The adjustments by the VOCAT in force 01-01-2025 were higher than the FAS fees for counselling attendances; however, the FAS has refused to honour these fees, insisting that their own rates are the ones that must be paid. For transparency, the final in force VOCAT rates, per the Guidelines No. 2 of 2025, are listed below; the VOCAT will refuse to pay at these rates if asked. Since this has occurred, the FAS has indexed its item fees, and the 60-minute counselling session rate is the same as the 01-01-2025 VOCAT rate as of 30-06-2025. Yet, there is still a shortfall in the 30-minute and 90-minute attendance rates compared to the VOCAT rates. This may be because of different methods utilised by the VOCAT in indexing compared to the FAS. If you charge at the higher VOCAT rate for these attendances, the FAS is likely to refuse to pay it and direct you to their lower rate.
VOCAT psychologist items as of 01-01-2025
| Description (Mins) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual counselling session (30) | $130 |
| Individual counselling session (60) | $215 |
| Individual counselling session (90) | $315 |
| Group or family counselling session per person to a maximum fee of $220 (30) | $95 |
| Group or family counselling session per person to a maximum fee of $385 (60) | $145 |
| Time spent conducting formal testing that is necessary for the purpose of preparing the report* up to two hours charged at hourly rate (60) | |
| Sessions where an applicant has failed to attend charged per practice policy# |
VOCAT psychologist documentation items as of 01-01-2025
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| First report recommending an award of financial assistance for 5 hours or less of counselling | $400 |
| First report recommending an award of financial assistance* for more than 5 hours of counselling** | $490-$815 |
| Subsequent report for award of financial assistance recommending financial assistance for further counselling than previously awarded* | $400 |
| Assessment report by non-treating psychologist# | $490-$815 |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see the NDIS for updates since).
The National Disability Insurance Scheme stipulates that the price limit includes GST if GST applies to an item. The NDIS does not have separate video conference, telephone, or face-to-face service items.
NDIS updates effective 01-07-2025 stipulate that the price limit for items is limited to 50% of the regulated price limit for the item to be charged for a support. There are also specific rules dependent on the amount of travel time that can be charged, dependent on whether the participant is in an MMM1-3 area or an MMM4-5 area, and whether the travel time claimed includes a return trip. Other arrangements exist for non-labour costs (non-time costs of travel) such as road tolls; the NDIS price guide should be consulted for the particular rules for your circumstances. We recommend consulting the NDIS official information to be certain of the rules.
Psychologist NDIS items
Capacity building – improved daily living (participants aged nine and above)
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 15_054_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training | $232.99 |
| 15_054_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training in a remote area | $326.19 |
| 15_054_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training in a very remote area | $349.49 |
Capacity building – improved daily living (participants below age nine)
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 15_001_0118_1_3 (60) | Early childhood supports | $232.99 |
| 15_001_0118_1_3 (60) | Early childhood supports in remote area | $326.19 |
| 15_001_0118_1_3 (60) | Early childhood supports in a very remote area | $349.49 |
Core – assistance with daily life (participants aged nine and above)
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 01_701_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training supports | $232.99 |
| 01_701_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training supports in a remote area | $326.19 |
| 01_701_0128_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training supports in very remote area | $349.49 |
Core – assistance with daily life (participants below age nine)
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 01_700_0118_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training (early childhood supports) | $232.99 |
| 01_700_0118_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training (early childhood supports) in a remote area | $326.19 |
| 01_700_0118_1_3 (60) | Assessment recommendation therapy or training (early childhood supports) in a very remote area | $349.49 |
Improved relationships – specialist behavioural intervention support
Items listed in the table below can also be utilised to claim for provider travel, short notice cancellation of two clear business days, and NDIA-requested reports.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 11_022_0110_7_3 (60) | Behavioural support plan development and intervention or behavioural management plan development and training | $232.99 |
| 11_022_0110_7_3 (60) | Behavioural support plan development and intervention or behavioural management plan development and training in a remote area | $326.19 |
| 11_022_0110_7_3 (60) | Behavioural support plan development and intervention or behavioural management plan development and training in a very remote area | $349.49 |
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
This section is current as of 01-07-2025 (see the DVA for updates since).
Psychologist DVA Items
Telephone
Video-conference
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US19 (20-50) | Consultation | $115.70 |
| US20 (50+) | Consultation | $163.40 |
| US54 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy* | $245.20 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US11 (20-50) | Consultation in rooms | $115.70 |
| US12 (20-50) | Consultation out of rooms | $157.55 |
| US13 (20-50) | Consultation at a public hospital# | $157.55 |
| US14 (50+) | Consultation in rooms | $163.40 |
| US15 (50+) | Consultation out of rooms | $205.30 |
| US16 (50+) | Consultation at a public hospital# | $205.30 |
| US18 (60) | Group therapy** | $41.80 |
| US52 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy in rooms* | $245.20 |
| US53 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy out of rooms* | $307.80 |
| N/A | Kilometre allowance – distances over 10 KM’s*** |
Documentation
| Item | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US17 | Case review* | $120.15 |
| US92 | End of cycle report* | $34.50 |
| US98 | Report of service specifically requested by DVA* | Neg’ |
Case conferencing
DVA does not specify whether case conferencing has any restrictions related to telephone, video conference or face-to-face. The DVA client’s usual GP must organise the case conference. The case conference must include at least two allied health providers. Only one case conferencing item can be claimed per DVA client in three months.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US62 (15-20) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $57.00 |
| US63 (20-40) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $97.75 |
| US64 (40+) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $162.60 |
Clinical Psychologist DVA Items
Telephone
Video-conference
| Item (Mins) | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US09 (30-50) | Consultation | $163.40 |
| US10 (50+) | Consultation | $239.85 |
| US55 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy* | $359.90 |
Face to face
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US01 (30-50) | Consultation in rooms | $163.40 |
| US02 (30-50) | Consultation out of rooms | $204.10 |
| US03 (30-50) | Consultation at a public hospital# | $204.10 |
| US04 (50+) | Consultation in rooms | $239.85 |
| US05 (50+) | Consultation out of rooms | $280.70 |
| US06 (50+) | Consultation at a public hospital# | $280.70 |
| US08 (60) | Group therapy** | $61.00 |
| US50 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy in rooms* | $359.90 |
| US51 (90+) | Trauma focussed therapy out of rooms* | $421.05 |
| N/A | Kilometre allowance – distances over 10 KM’s*** | per KM |
Documentation
| Item | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| US07 | Case review* | $176.40 |
| US90 | End of cycle report* | $34.50 |
| US99 | Report of service specifically requested by DVA* | Neg’ |
Case conferencing
DVA does not specify whether case conferencing has any restrictions related to telephone, video conference or face-to-face. The DVA client’s usual GP must organise the case conference. The case conference must include at least two allied health providers. Only one case conferencing item can be claimed per DVA client in three months.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US56 (15-20) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $57.00 |
| US57 (20-40) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $97.75 |
| US58 (40+) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $162.60 |
Neuropsychologist DVA Items
Assessments
| Item (Hours) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| CL20 (1-4) | Neuropsychology assessment** | $959.40 |
| CL25 (4-6) | Neuropsychology assessment (Maximum limit applies) | Neg’ |
| CL30 (6-8) | Neuropsychology assessment (Maximum limit applies) | Neg’ |
| N/A | Kilometre allowance – distances over 10 KM’s* | per KM |
Documentation
| Item | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| CL90 | End of cycle report* | $34.50 |
Case conferencing
DVA does not specify whether case conferencing has any telephone, video conference or face-to-face restrictions. The DVA client’s usual GP must organise the case conference. The case conference must include at least two allied health providers. Only one case conferencing item can be claimed per DVA client in three months.
| Item (Mins) | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| CL76 (15-20) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $57.00 |
| CL77 (20-40) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $97.75 |
| CL78 (40+) | GP initiated case conference attendance | $162.60 |
HICAPS
The private health insurer may have rules about whether these items can be claimed via telehealth. No amounts are listed, as this varies based on the private health insurer, the client’s relevant policy, and the insurer’s rules.
Telehealth
This is listed as telehealth rather than video-conference and telephone, as whether one or both is available depends on individual private health insurer rules.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 701 | Individual initial/referred assessment by teleconsultation |
| 801 | Individual subsequent treatment by teleconsultation |
Face to face
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 100 | Individual assessment |
| 200 | Individual treatment/management |
| 300 | Couple/family treatment/management |
| 400 | Group treatment |
Clinical codes
HICAPS requires a clinical code describing the primary condition after individual item numbers.
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