After recent review of access to the Nicotine and Smoking Cessation MBS item numbers it was found that very few medical professionals are using these item numbers. (Access was extended in July 2022 until December 2023).
The Cancer Council Australia has asked for our support for members to utilise these item numbers so that they are not deleted after December 2023.
They include face to face consultations, video and phone consults for nicotine and smoking cessation counselling services – see links below:
Face-to-face: – MBS items 93680, 93681, 93682, 93683, 93684 and 93685.
Videoconference: – MBS items 93690, 93691, 93692, 93693, 93694 and 93695.
Telephone: – MBS items 93700, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704 and 93705.
For more information and support to conduct nicotine and smoking cessation counselling please refer to the RACGP resources at this link below:
Clinical Resources and Guidelines supporting smoking cessation