Mental health occupational therapy services fee schedule
View current and past mental health occupational therapy services fee schedules.
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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.
Mental health occupational therapy service fees effective from 1 July 2024
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.
Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
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OTM600 | Initial Standard Consultation < 1 hour (Mental Health OT) | $108.91 |
OTM600T | Telehealth - Initial Standard Consultation < 1 hour (Mental Health OT) | $108.91 |
OTM601 | Initial Comprehensive Consultation > 1 hour (Mental Health OT) | $190.59 |
OTM602H | Standard Consultation < 30 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Mental Health OT) | $122.52 |
OTM602R | Standard Consultation < 30 mins (Mental Health OT) | $81.68 |
OTM602T | Telehealth - Standard Consultation < 30 mins (Mental Health OT) | $81.68 |
OTM604H | Extended Consultation 30 - 45 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Mental Health OT) | $163.36 |
OTM604R | Extended Consultation 30 - 45 mins (Mental Health OT) | $122.52 |
OTM604T | Telehealth - Extended Consultation 30 - 45 mins (Mental Health OT) | $122.52 |
OTM606H | Prolonged Consultation > 45 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Mental Health OT) | $204.20 |
OTM606R | Prolonged Consultation > 45 mins (Mental Health OT) | $163.36 |
OTM606T | Telehealth - Prolonged Consultation > 45 mins (Mental Health OT) | $163.36 |
Return to Work Case Conference¹
Item number | Service description | Maximum payment rate |
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OT701 | Return to Work Case Conference - Mental Health OT | $102.10 |
¹Return to Work Case Conference
A RTW case conference is used to facilitate continuity of care, RTW and communication between relevant parties. If a RTW case conference is required, contact must be made with the Agent to facilitate the case conference and ensure appropriate representation from the Agent. The injured worker, employer, occupational rehabilitation provider 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.