7 October MBS: Minor changes to MBS sleep study items October 7, 2019 By MBS 0 From 1 November 2019, there will be a number of minor changes to some MBS items for sleep studies. From 1 November 2019, there will be a number of minor changes to some MBS items for sleep studies.These changes are summarised below: Item 12205 – The intent of the associated MBS Explanatory Note for this item will be reflected in the item descriptor itself. Item 12207 – The term ‘cardio-respiratory failure’ will be changed to ‘respiratory failure’. A factsheet on these MBS changes, including the updated item descriptors and Explanatory Notes are attached below. This information will soon be published on the ‘Factsheets’ tab on the MBS online website. The contents of this email are provided as a general guide only. Please refer to the full item descriptors and Explanatory Notes which will be available on the MBS Online website. For any enquiries about these MBS changes, please contact the Department at surgicalservices@health.gov.au. Attached Files 1 November 2019 changes to sleep study item descriptors and Explanatory Note.pdf 325.98 KB1 November 2019 changes to sleep study items factsheet.pdf 262.06 KB Related Articles March 2021 changes to MBS items for respiratory and sleep studies Changes to MBS items – Assignment of benefit and signature requirement Dept of Health: Webinar on cardiac imaging changes 1 August 2020 National Immunisation Program changes from 1 July 2020 Temporary changes to Medicare Program requirements under s19AA and 19AB of the Health Insurance Act August 2020 changes to the MBS on Cardiac Imaging Services Comments are closed.