Hospital psychiatric services - MBS item (80165)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

80165
Focussed psychological strategies health service provided to a patient at a place other than consulting rooms by an eligible social worker if: (a) the patient is referred by a referring practitioner; and (b) the service is provided to the patient individually and in person; and (c) at the completion of a course of treatment, the referring practitioner reviews the need for a further course of treatment; and (d) on the completion of the course of treatment, the eligible social worker gives a written report to the referring practitioner on assessments carried out, treatment provided and recommendations on future management of the patient’s condition; and (e) the service is at least 50 minutes duration