MBS Services
The MBS Team collaborates with Medicare Australia to:
• Ensure that compliance and audit requirements are met;
• Attain Medicare enrolment information;
• Clarify claiming practices and MBS Schedule interpretation;
• Ensure that claims are submitted correctly to avoid resubmission;
• Correctly complete Medicare vouchers;
• Identify Medicare claiming reports; and
• Claim PIP items (including pap smear, asthma and diabetes items).
The MBS assists service development by:
• Develop strategies for improving CCHS’s capacity to maximise MBS income.
• Provide reports on issues relating to the delivery of MBS support to member organisations.
• Raise awareness of AHW involvement in claiming items;
• Develop Health Assessment scenarios to introduce claiming of the items;
• Provide one-on-one training to Aboriginal Health Workers, Nurses and Administration / Reception staff;
• Develop processes to sell AMS services to its clients;
• Identify required websites to gain further information for Health Services;
• Identify staff training requirements to improve service delivery; and
• Provide assistance with the commencement of electronic billing.
• Provide ongoing QAAMS Program information and education and referrals for training.
Publications
Medicare Modelling Project - November 2005
Medicare Matters NewslettersMedicare Matters June 2008, Volume 1, Issue 7Medicare Matters May 2008, Volume 1, Issue 6Medicare Matters April 2008, Volume 1, Issue 5Medicare Matters March 2008, Volume 1, Issue 4Medicare Matters February 2008, Volume 1, Issue 3Medicare Matters January 2008, Volume 1, Issue 2