Changes to psychiatry services from 1 March 2024

This page provides information relating to recent changes to psychiatry MBS items.

Page last updated: 21 February 2024

Effective 1 March 2024, there will be a revised structure for items for psychiatry Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items. These changes will ensure the items align with contemporary clinical practice and address recommendations endorsed by MBS Reviews Taskforce (the Taskforce).

The changes are the outcome of Government agreement to recommendations from the Taskforce, following a comprehensive review of the psychiatry MBS items by clinicians, health system experts and consumers.

Further information and guidance can be found in the documents below:

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Factsheet for Changes to psychiatry services from 1 March 2024
(Last updated: 12 February 2024)
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Quick Reference Guide for Changes to psychiatry services from
1 March 2024.
(Last updated: 12 February 2024)
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