Early intervention physiotherapy framework (EIPF) fee schedule

Early intervention physiotherapy framework fees effective from 1 October 2026

WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.

Initial consultation

Initial consultation fee includes the time taken to complete an Allied Health Recovery Management Plan for submission to WorkSafe.

^ Initial consultation is billable once per claim, by the same provider, clinic or clinical group.

Early intervention extended consultation

A maximum of two early intervention extended consultations can be billed within the first seven months from date of injury. Prior approval from the Agent is not required.

Standard consultation

Certificate of Capacity: only payable for EIPF registered providers

This code can be billed in addition to a consultation item code only where additional time is required to complete the Certificate of Capacity. Only one certification consultation (for a subsequent certificate) can be billed within a 28-day period, unless there is a change in capacity that necessitates a new certificate. A “change in capacity” means a change in the functional tolerances and/or capabilities of the worker which will influence the hours or duties they are able to perform at work.

Post-operative consultation

This item can be billed for a maximum of 3 months (from first post-operative physio session) following an eligible procedure listed on the Post-operative physio eligible procedure list. Refer to service guidelines for eligibility criteria.

Restricted consultation: prior approval required – refer to service guides for eligibility criteria

Workplace assessment : employer approval required – includes travel

Travel: Prior approval required - refer to the service guidelines for eligibility criteria

Aquatic physiotherapy consultation: rates are inclusive of travel

^ Initial consultation is billable once per claim, by the same provider, clinic or clinical group.

Group consultation

The session or class must be a minimum of 30 minutes, with a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6 participants. receiving constant overall supervision and intermittent individual attention to each participant from the physiotherapist.

Return to Work Case Conference

If a RTW case conference is required, contact must be made with the Agent or occupational rehabilitation consultant to facilitate the case conference. The injured worker, employer, and any member of the treating team can also be involved in the case conference. Administration and any follow up post RTW case conference is included in this fee.

Other

Requests for Information (ie Reports/Questionnaires)