POAC Claiming Schedule
GP/NP Consultation
Initial consultation, initiated by St John or Hospital: Normal practice consult fee applies
Follow-up consultation, post-investigation: $80
Notes:
Refer to individual clinical policies regarding specific funding and criteria.
The patient pays for the initial consultation in the normal manner unless referred under POAC for St John or hospital-initiated care.
Follow-up consultations can be virtual but must include full documentation of discussion and does not include a one-way text or email message
Pyelonephritis
Treatment of uncomplicated pyelonephritis as per HealthPathway
IV administration of gentamicin with fluids: $200
IV administration of ceftriaxone with fluids*: $200
Notes:
Single dose only funded.
*IV ceftriaxone should be used only if gentamicin is not available and the alternative is admission to hospital
Available unfunded on MPSO.
The claimable fee includes the cost of gentamicin
A GP review will be funded if the patient is deteriorating on oral antibiotics
ECG and Chest Pain Management
ECG $45
Point of Care Troponin (blood draw) $45
Review consultation (practice rate)
Dehydration
For Moderately Severe Dehydration:
$145 I Litre IV Fluids
$1/minute oral rehydration observation of moderate dehydration in children
Next day review consult, if clinically indicated (practice rate)
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Post ultrasound clinical review consultation (practice rate)
Clexane administration or teaching (if oral therapy not suitable)
DVT ultrasound (invoiced to POAC by radiology provider)
Cellulitis Management
$110 IV cephazolin (no other IV antibiotic may be claimed), maximum 3 doses
GP/NP review (practice rate) may be claimed daily with a final review post third dose of IV
Under review - please note IV cephazolin will soon be unavailable in the community
Abscess Management
Incision and Drainage $100
Wound Care $10-30 (depending on requirement)