You can refer yourself or your child. However, a doctor’s referral is required for Chronic Disease Management Medicare rebates and a paediatrician’s referral is required for NDD.
If you are an NDIS participant, you are welcome to contact us directly.
Referrals
You can refer yourself or your child. However, a doctor’s referral is required for Chronic Disease Management Medicare rebates and a paediatrician’s referral is required for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Medicare rebates.
If you are a participant with the NDIS, you are welcome to contact us directly.
Call us on 8065 1197 for more information or email info@speechinfocus.com.au.
NDIS
Speech in Focus is a registered NDIS provider.
We accept all participants who are:
Medicare -What do I need to do?
- Speak with us when you book your appointment, and tell us that you have a Medicare referral from your GP or Paediatrician.
- Provide us with a copy of your referral. You can do this by or emailing your copy before your appointment.
Which Medicare Items can I use for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy
1. Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Referrals
Allied Health CDM (also known as EPC) for telepractice or telephone consultations).
Speech Pathology – 10970
Occupational Therapy – 10958
2. Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and eligible disabilities
Your paediatrician must refer your child to qualify for a Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy appointment to support your child’s diagnosis.
Speech Pathology – 82020
For more information go to: http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Factsheet-TempBB
Do I need to pay?
Yes. You will pay the full fee for your session and we will provide you with a receipt for you to claim through Medicare.
You will receive a rebate of $61.80c for Chronic Disease Management Plans or $87.25 for Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders items.
Private Health Insurance
In-Clinic Appointments
Please bring your private health insurance card to your appointment. We can process your claim for you on the spot.
Telehealth
We are unable to process private health insurance claims for telepractice or online sessions. Instead, we will email your paid receipt so you can claim directly with your insurer.
Item Numbers for Claims
Occupational Therapy: Item 100 (initial consultation), Item 250 (subsequent consultations).
Speech Pathology: Item 320 (initial consultation), Item 350 (subsequent consultations)
We require payment for services on the same day of the appointment. We accept cash and credit or debit cards. We can also setup for contactless payment. We will issue your receipt by email, once your payment has been processed.