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Endocrinology

Area of medical practice that treats health conditions with a hormonal cause

Procedures:

There are no procedures for this medical specialty

Services:

Diagnostic procedures and investigations
MBS item 12306

A procedure using specialised X ray to measure bone strength (densitometry) in two or more different bones. This procedure is done to confirm low bone density after a broken bone or monitor someone already with low bone density.

MBS item 12312

A procedure using specialised X ray to measure bone strength (densitometry) in two or more different bones. This is to diagnose and monitor bone loss caused by certain medications or medical conditions.

MBS item 12315

A procedure using specialised X ray to measure bone strength (densitometry) in two or more different bones. This is to diagnose and monitor bone loss caused by certain medical conditions.

MBS item 12320

A procedure using specialised X ray or CT scans to measure bone strength (densitometry) in two or more different bones. This is for patients aged 70 years and older.

MBS item 12321

A procedure using specialised X ray to measure bone strength (densitometry) in two or more different bones at least 12 months after a major change in therapy.

Professional attendances
Follow-up appointment for complex disorder

A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician to review ongoing care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.

Follow-up consultant physician appointment

A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.

Initial appointment for complex disorder

The first appointment with a consultant physician to assess and plan care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.

Initial consultant physician appointment

The first appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.

MBS item 00820

A specialist coordinates a meeting with at least 3 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.

MBS item 00823

A specialist coordinates a meeting with at least 3 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is 45 minutes or longer.

MBS item 00825

A specialist attends a meeting with at least 2 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.

MBS item 00826

A specialist attends a meeting with at least 2 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 30 and 45 minutes.

MBS item 00828

A meeting with a specialist and at least 2 other care providers who provide different types of care. The meeting is 45 minutes or longer.

MBS item 00871

A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 3 other medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a patient with cancer, The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.

MBS item 91824

The first appointment with a consultant physician for a specific condition and/or course of treatment (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.

MBS item 91825

A follow up appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.

MBS item 91836

A follow up appointment (minor) with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes

MBS item 92422

The first appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to assess a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.

MBS item 92423

An appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to follow up on a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.