Gynaecology - MBS item (127)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

127
Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s specialty of gynaecology, following referral of the patient to the specialist by a referring practitioner—initial attendance in a single course of treatment, if: (a) the specialist takes a comprehensive history, including psycho-social history and medication review; and (b) the specialist undertakes any of the following that are clinically relevant: (i) arranging for necessary investigations which may include a detailed physical examination; (ii) consideration of multiple complex diagnoses; (iii) discussion of all treatment options available; (iv) assessment of pros and cons of each treatment option given patient characteristics and medical history; (v) consideration, discussion and provision of necessary referrals for clinically appropriate investigations or treatment; (vi) communication of a patient-centred management plan; and (c) the specialist makes available to the patient or carer written documentation that outlines treatment options and information on associated risks and benefits; and (d) an attendance on the patient did not take place on the same day by the same specialist gynaecologist in the same single course of treatment.