Medicare Physiotherapy Services
Physiotherapists at Sydney Physio Clinic are qualified in assessing and treating Medicare physiotherapy patients. Skilled in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions covered under the Chronic Disease Management Plan scheme. Sydney Physio Clinic’s physiotherapists are trained to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions within the Medicare environment. With Medicare physiotherapy services, the focus is on achieving a safe and durable management for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. With the goal of improving both function and pain levels. Ultimately minimising the impact of any chronic musculoskeletal complaints.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT NOWHow To Get CDM Medicare?
- Get A GP Doctors referral for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
- Max. 5 medicare subsidised physiotherapy treatments per year.
- Medicare contributes $56 towards each session.
- Sydney Physio Clinic requires treatment fees to be paid in full and then the receipt of payment can be taken to Medicare to claim your rebate.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Scheme
Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) items were removed from the Medicare Benefits Schedule in 2005. These were replaced by the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items. The Chronic Disease Management GP services on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) enable GPs to plan and coordinate the health care of patients. Specifically patients with chronic or terminal medical conditions. A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer. The definition for the CDM items includes musculoskeletal conditions.
Community-based patients may be eligible if they have a chronic (or terminal) medical condition. Noting that there is no list of eligible conditions. However, the CDM items are designed for patients who require a structured approach. Enabling GPs to plan and coordinate the care of patients with complex conditions who require ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team. A team in which physiotherapists play a key role in providing these CDM services. And a key role in the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Communication – The Key For Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Scheme
Sydney Physio Clinic physiotherapists understand that Medicare physiotherapy services falling under the CDM scheme require effective communication. Communication between the nominated treating doctor and any other necessary health professionals. We work in conjunction with the above parties during the course of any treatment. Regularly providing feedback of any relevant information to the appropriate individual during the course of the rehabilitation.
Experienced Operating Within The Medicare Physiotherapy System
Sydney Physio Clinic’s goal is to work effectively within the Medicare physiotherapy system. We understand being in pain or suffering with mobility or other functional limitations as a result of a chronic muscloskeletal condition can be extremely challenging. As a result, at Sydney Physio Clinic we aim to improve both pain and functional status. In doing so minimising the impact of any chronic musculoskeletal complaints.
Medicare Physiotherapy Billing At Sydney Physio Clinic
At the discretion of your doctor, chronic musculoskeletal conditions can be referred under CDM scheme for physiotherapy services. Allowing for a maximum of 5 medicare subsidised physiotherapy treatments within one calendar year. Currently Medicare contributes towards each individual session. Sydney Physio Clinic requires treatment fees to be paid in full. Following payment the receipt of payment can be taken to Medicare to claim your rebate. Sydney Physio Clinic does not invoice Medicare directly for Medicare physiotherapy services.
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Sydney Physio Clinic
We provide professional physiotherapy treatments, whether it's sports injuries or chronic pain, our Sydney Physio Clinic on Macquarie Street Sydney & Randwick offers holistic care to ensure optimal recovery and long-term results.
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