Gynaecology - MBS item (129)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

129
Video attendance lasting at least 45 minutes by a specialist in the practice of the specialist’s speciality of gynaecology, following referral of the patient to the specialist by a referring practitioner - an attendance after the initial attendance in a single course of treatment if: (a) the specialist updates the patient’s comprehensive history, including psycho-social history and medication review; and (b) the specialist reviews implemented management strategies; and (c) the specialist undertakes any of the following that are clinically relevant: (i) update of management plan; (ii) arranging for necessary investigations which may include a detailed physical examination; (iii) discussion of treatment options; (iv) consideration, discussion and provision of necessary referrals; (v) provision of appropriate education; and (d) the specialist makes available to the patient or carer written documentation that outlines treatment options and information on associated risks and benefits; and (e) an attendance on the patient did not take place on the same day by the specialist for the same single course of treatment.