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Foot treatment firm probed for hard-sell tactics

Discussion in 'Australia' started by NewsBot, Jun 18, 2007.

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    This was on the front page of The Age in Melbourne:
    Foot treatment firm probed for hard-sell tactics
     
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  4. Stuart Blyth

    Stuart Blyth Active Member

    This article raises an important point; namely that to bill Medicare for a 10962 item code (Podiatry) the consultation must me of a minimum duration of 20 minutes. Something to be very aware off given that HIC are currently auditing Pods in Victoria.

    The HIC inspectors have to power to ask to see your Appointment books and determine whether or not the 20 minutes has been allowed for and they will also be asking for things like:

    Proof of your invitation and acceptance (on paper or diarized) from the GP / Practice nurse’s to be part of the management plan

    A copy of the patient notes to see they comply with the GP/Practice nurse’s request

    A copy of the correspondence you sent to the GP/Practice nurse’s after the first and last consult

    Something to keep in mind is that these inspectors are from the HIC and they have teeth and can bite!

    Regards
    Stuart Blyth
     
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