Independent medical examinations – Allied health fee schedule
View current and past Independent medical examination (IME) – allied health service 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.
IME – Allied health service fees effective from 1 June 2024
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of service.
Chiropractic IME
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | fee (Click to clear sorting) | GST (Click to clear sorting) | Total (inc GST) (Click to clear sorting) |
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CEO101 | Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $517.80 | $51.78 | $569.58 |
CEO120 | Supplementary report: The IME must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IME is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $103.56 | $10.36 | $113.92 |
CEO130 | Interim report: Applies when there is a request by a WorkSafe agent to provide information prior to receiving the final IME written report. The advice from the IME may be provided verbally or in writing. | $36.25 | $3.63 | $39.88 |
CEO140 | Report reading 201+ pages: Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $75.46 | $7.55 | $83.01 |
CEO141 | Interpreter loading: Applies 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. | $75.46 | $7.55 | $83.01 |
CEO145 | Urgent examination and report: Applies when a WorkSafe Agent has requested IME to complete any type of exam and provide the report to the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days. The WorkSafe Agent and IME must agree to the expedited time frame prior to accepting the referral. | $77.67 | $7.77 | $85.44 |
CEO190 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $181.23 | $18.12 | $199.35 |
CEO191 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $103.56 | $10.36 | $113.92 |
Osteopathic IME
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | fee (Click to clear sorting) | GST (Click to clear sorting) | Total (inc GST) (Click to clear sorting) |
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OEO101 | Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $517.80 | $51.78 | $569.58 |
OEO120 | Supplementary report: The IME must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IME is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $103.56 | $10.36 | $113.92 |
OEO130 | Interim report: Applies when there is a request by a WorkSafe agent to provide information prior to receiving the final IME written report. The advice from the IME may be provided verbally or in writing. | $36.25 | $3.63 | $39.88 |
OEO140 | Report reading 201+ pages: Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $75.46 | $7.55 | $83.01 |
OEO141 | Interpreter loading: Applies 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. | $75.46 | $7.55 | $83.01 |
OEO145 | Urgent examination and report: Applies when a WorkSafe Agent has requested IME to complete any type of exam and provide the report to the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days. The WorkSafe Agent and IME must agree to the expedited time frame prior to accepting the referral. | $77.67 | $7.77 | $85.44 |
OEO190 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $181.23 | $18.12 | $199.35 |
OEO191 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $103.56 | $10.36 | $113.92 |
Physiotherapy IME
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | fee (Click to clear sorting) | GST (Click to clear sorting) | Total (inc GST) (Click to clear sorting) |
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PEO101 | Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $659.20 | $65.92 | $725.12 |
PEO120 | Supplementary report: The IME must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IME is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $131.84 | $13.18 | $145.02 |
PEO130 | Interim report: Applies when there is a request by a WorkSafe agent to provide information prior to receiving the final IME written report. The advice from the IME may be provided verbally or in writing. | $46.14 | $4.61 | $50.75 |
PEO140 | Report reading 201+ pages: Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $96.00 | $9.60 | $105.60 |
PEO141 | Interpreter loading: Applies 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. | $96.00 | $9.60 | $105.60 |
PEO145 | Urgent examination and report: Applies when a WorkSafe Agent has requested IME to complete any type of exam and provide the report to the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days. The WorkSafe Agent and IME must agree to the expedited time frame prior to accepting the referral. | $98.88 | $9.89 | $108.77 |
PEO190 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $230.72 | $23.07 | $253.79 |
PEO191 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $131.84 | $13.18 | $145.02 |
Psychology IME
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | fee (Click to clear sorting) | GST (Click to clear sorting) | Total (inc GST) (Click to clear sorting) |
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PSY102 | Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $869.71 | $86.97 | $956.68 |
PSY102T | Telehealth - Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $869.71 | $86.97 | $956.68 |
PSY120 | Supplementary report: The IME must have examined the injured worker within the last 6 months. An IME is not required to conduct a re-examination (or re-contact) the injured worker in order to provide the additional information. | $173.94 | $17.39 | $191.33 |
PSY130 | Interim report: Applies when there is a request by a WorkSafe agent to provide information prior to receiving the final IME written report. The advice from the IME may be provided verbally or in writing. | $60.88 | $6.09 | $66.97 |
PSY140 | Report reading 201+ pages: Flat fee payable once only per WorkSafe Agent report for any pre-reading above the included 200 pages. | $103.72 | $10.37 | $114.09 |
PSY141 | Interpreter loading: Applies 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. | $155.58 | $15.56 | $171.14 |
PSY145 | Urgent examination and report: Applies when a WorkSafe Agent has requested IME to complete any type of exam and provide the report to the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days. The WorkSafe Agent and IME must agree to the expedited time frame prior to accepting the referral. | $130.46 | $13.05 | $143.51 |
PSY190 | Non-attendance on day of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $304.40 | $30.44 | $334.84 |
PSY191 | Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $173.94 | $17.39 | $191.33 |
PSY200 | Neuropsychological Examination & report: Inclusive of reading time (up to 200 pages), conducting the examination, report writing and any incidentals (such as postage, photography and faxing services). | $2,075.00 | $207.50 | $2,282.50 |
PSY290 | (Neuropsychology) Non-attendance on day of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent on the day of appointment or where the injured worker does not attend. | $726.25 | $72.63 | $798.88 |
PSY291 | (Neuropsychology) Cancellation by agent within two business days of appointment: Applies where an IME appointment is cancelled by the WorkSafe Agent within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment. | $415.00 | $41.50 | $456.50 |