Occupational therapy (hand therapy) services fee schedule

View current and past occupational therapy (hand therapy) services fee schedules.

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.

Occupational therapy (hand 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 (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
OT0035	Orthosis (purchase). Refer to External Prostheses and Orthoses Policy	As approved
OTH600	Initial Standard Consultation < 1 hour (Hand Therapy OT)	$108.91
OTH601	Initial Comprehensive Consultation > 1 hour (Hand Therapy OT)	$190.59
OTH602H	Standard Consultation < 30 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Hand Therapy OT)	$122.52
OTH602R	Standard Consultation < 30 mins (Hand Therapy OT)	$81.68
OTH604H	Extended Consultation 30 - 45 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Hand Therapy OT)	$163.36
OTH604R	Extended Consultation 30 - 45 mins (Hand Therapy OT)	$122.52
OTH606H	Prolonged Consultation > 45 mins – Home, Hospital, Work (Hand Therapy OT)	$204.20
OTH606R	Prolonged Consultation > 45 mins (Hand Therapy OT)	$163.36

Return to Work Case Conference¹

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
OT702	Return to Work Case Conference - Hand Therapy 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.

Occupational therapy (hand therapy) services fee schedule

Occupational therapy (hand therapy) service fees effective from 1 July 2024

Return to Work Case Conference¹

Download current and past fee schedules