Introduction of 6 minute minimum time for MBS Level B GP consultations

From 1 November 2023, Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) GP Level B items for general attendance consultations will have a 6 minute minimum time. The 6 minute minimum time will affect a range of MBS GP Level B items for consultations in rooms, out of rooms, in residential aged care facilities, during both business and after hours and telehealth (video only) consultations. GP telephone Level B consultations and all Other Medical Practitioner Level B equivalent items already include a minimum time and are not affected.

Further information can be found in the Factsheet below:

PDF Version Factsheet for MBS GP Level B consultations (PDF 166 KB)
Word Version Factsheet for MBS GP Level B consultations (Word 122 KB)