The Schedule is part of the wider Medicare Benefits Scheme managed by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and administered by Services Australia. MBS Online contains the latest MBS information and is updated as changes to the MBS occur.
Understanding Medicare: Provider Handbook
Learn more about the Medicare system. The Understanding Medicare Provider Handbook is a great resource to assist in building a solid fundamental knowledge of Medicare functions and principles. To access the resource see Understanding Medicare: Provider Handbook | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and AgeingMBS Reviews Taskforce
The MBS Review Taskforce has considered how more than 5,700 Medicare services can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice and improve health outcomes for patients. The Taskforce held its last meeting on 30 June 2020. The department is continuing to undertake the implementation process.Medical Costs Finder
The Medical Costs Finder is an online tool. It lets you find out more about the cost of specialist medical services. It covers common services in and out of hospital that patients want to know more about. We will continue to add more services over time.The tool’s results are based on the most recent publicly available Government data about what people have paid for medical services.AskMBS Email Advice Service for Providers
AskMBS responds to enquiries from providers of services listed on the MBS seeking advice on interpretation of MBS items (including those for dental, pathology and diagnostic imaging), explanatory notes and associated legislation. This advice is primarily to assist health professionals, practice managers and others to understand and comply with MBS billing requirements.
If you are seeking advice in relation to Medicare billing, claiming, payments or obtaining a provider number, please contact Services Australia on the Provider Enquiry Line - 13 21 50.
If you have a query relating exclusively to interpretation of the Schedule, you should email askmbs@health.gov.au.
AskMBS also have an Advisories page summarising responses to frequently asked questions on specific subject areas.