Independent impairment assessments fee schedule
View current and past Independent impairment assessment (IIA) fee schedules.
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GST information for fee schedules
Maximum fees listed in this fee schedule are exclusive of GST. If GST is applicable, WorkSafe Victoria will pay the GST component in addition to the maximum fee. Providers should provide a tax invoice where amounts are subject to GST. For queries regarding whether the services you provide to an injured worker are taxable (that is, subject to GST) please contact the Australian Taxation Office and/or your tax advisor.
Item number  | Service description | fee | GST | Total (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IEO100 | Assessment of Impairment AMA2 guide | $220.00 | $22.00 | $242.00 |
IIA100 | Impairment Assessment: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). This assessment can be utilised for establishing an Impairment Benefit (IB) or Whole Person Impairment (WPI). | $1,100.00 | $110.00 | $1,210.00 |
IIA101 | Supplementary report: Applies where a WorkSafe Agent has requested additional response from the IIA that was not requested in the initial IIA referral. Supplementary reports may be requested when Agents: - provide additional information not initially provided which may impact IIA opinion - ask additional questions that were not included in initial referral The IIA must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IIA is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $220.00 | $22.00 | $242.00 |
IIA102 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: - Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $385.00 | $38.50 | $423.50 |
IIA103 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: - Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $220.00 | $22.00 | $242.00 |
IIA106 | Travel to/from assessment (at Agent’s request) per hour: - Calculated in 15 minute blocks. Travel only paid when travelling to a location other than IIA's registered practice location/s. Travel for multiple assessments in the one location should be charged on a pro-rata basis across each claim. | $360.71 | $36.07 | $396.78 |
IIA107 | Report Reading 201+ pages: -Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $180.36 | $18.04 | $198.40 |
IIA108 | Interpreter loading: Applies as a loading to the IME exam and report fee where a qualified interpreter is required in order to conduct the assessment and additional examination time is required (not applicable for support persons). The interpreter must have been pre-booked by the Agent. | $180.36 | $18.04 | $198.40 |
| Item number | Service description | fee | GST | Total (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IEO200 | Assessment of Impairment AMA2 guide | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA200 | Impairment Assessment: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). This assessment can be utilised for establishing an Impairment Benefit (IB) or Whole Person Impairment (WPI). | $2,200.00 | $220.00 | $2,420.00 |
IIA201 | Supplementary report: Applies where a WorkSafe Agent has requested additional response from the IIA that was not requested in the initial IIA referral. Supplementary reports may be requested when Agents: - provide additional information not initially provided which may impact IIA opinion - ask additional questions that were not included in initial referral The IIA must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IIA is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA202 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: -Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $770.00 | $77.00 | $847.00 |
IIA203 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: - Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA205 | Dual purpose referral loading – Specialist? • Loading additional to IIA200 (Only Applies Subject to Agent Request at Referral) | $550.00 | $55.00 | $605.00 |
IIA206 | Travel to/from assessment (at Agent’s request) per hour: - Calculated in 15 minute blocks. Travel only paid when travelling to a location other than IIA's registered practice location/s. Travel for multiple assessments in the one location should be charged on a pro-rata basis across each claim. | $525.14 | $52.51 | $577.65 |
IIA207 | Report reading 201+ pages: - Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $262.58 | $26.26 | $288.84 |
IIA208 | Interpreter loading: Applies as a loading to the IIA exam and report fee where a qualified interpreter is required in order to conduct the assessment and additional examination time is required (not applicable for support persons). The interpreter must have been pre-booked by the Agent. | $262.58 | $26.26 | $288.84 |
IIA216 | Combined Medical Examination: Refers to a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) assessment and 130 Week Capacity Assessment being conducted within the same appointment. Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $3,300.00 | $330.00 | $3,630.00 |
| Item number | Service description | fee | GST | Total (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IEO400 | Assessment of Impairment AMA2 guide | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA400 | Impairment Assessment: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). This assessment can be utilised for establishing an Impairment Benefit (IB) or Whole Person Impairment (WPI). | $2,200.00 | $220.00 | $2,420.00 |
IIA400T | Telehealth Impairment Assessment: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). This assessment can be utilised for establishing an Impairment Benefit (IB) or Whole Person Impairment (WPI). | $2,200.00 | $220.00 | $2,420.00 |
IIA401 | Supplementary Report Applies where a WorkSafe Agent has requested additional response from the IIA that was not requested in the initial IIA referral. Supplementary reports may be requested when Agents: - - provide additional information not initially provided which may impact IIA opinion - ask additional questions that were not included in initial referral The IIA must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IIA is not required to conduct a re examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA402 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: - Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $770.00 | $77.00 | $847.00 |
IIA403 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: - Applies where an IIA appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $440.00 | $44.00 | $484.00 |
IIA404 | Dual purpose referral loading – Psychiatrist ? • Loading additional to IIA400 (Only Applies Subject to Agent Request at Referral) | $625.00 | $62.50 | $687.50 |
IIA406 | Travel to/from assessment (at Agent’s request) per hour: - Calculated in 15 minute blocks. Travel only paid when travelling to a location other than IIA's registered practice location/s. Travel for multiple assessments in the one location should be charged on a pro-rata basis across each claim. | $511.80 | $51.18 | $562.98 |
IIA407 | Report reading 201+ pages: - Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $255.90 | $25.59 | $281.49 |
IIA408 | Interpreter loading: Applies as a loading to the IIA exam and report fee where a qualified interpreter is required in order to conduct the assessment and additional examination time is required (not applicable for support persons). The interpreter must have been pre-booked by the Agent. | $383.85 | $38.39 | $422.24 |
IIA416 | Combined Medical Examination: Refers to a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) assessment and 130 Week Capacity Assessment being conducted within the same appointment. Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, impairment assessment, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $3,450.00 | $345.00 | $3,795.00 |