New MBS telehealth items for the remote programming of auditory implants and/or sound processors

This page provides information on the March 2022 changes made to the MBS on programming of auditory implants and/or sound processors

Page last updated: 18 February 2022

From 1 March 2022, four new MBS items will commence for the remote programming of auditory implants (i.e. cochlear implants) and/or sound processors. These items will enable eligible patients to access Medicare benefits for telehealth (video) and phone services for the programming of auditory implant items; equivalent face-to-face services will continue.

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