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Private Services

Private appointments are available without a GP referral.

Services include mental health occupational therapy, psychotherapy and occupational therapy assessments.

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Private Health Insurance

Before booking, check your occupational therapy cover, whether your therapist is recognised, and which appointments are eligible.

Ask about rebates, annual limits and waiting periods. Check telehealth cover separately.

HICAPS Item Codes

These codes can help you check cover with your health fund.

CodeAppointment type
100Initial individual assessment or treatment
200Subsequent individual assessment or treatment
250Long subsequent individual consultation, over 30 minutes
300Group assessment or treatment
601Initial or referred assessment via telehealth
602Subsequent treatment via telehealth

Source: HICAPS item number guides. Cover depends on your policy, therapist and service.