GP Business Series: MBS Billing

Presenter: Dr Ashley Van Leeuwestyn, Better Billing

Dr Ashley Van Leeuwestyn is a GP and co-founder of BetterBilling, with a strong focus on helping practices deliver high-quality, financially sustainable care. She has a particular interest in Medicare compliance, chronic disease management, and practical workflow improvements in general practice. Ashley works closely with clinics, PHNs, and GP teams across Australia to simplify complex billing rules and translate them into real-world systems that actually work in busy practices.

This practical session helps GPs and practice teams maximise compliant MBS billing. The first half covers GP Care Plans (items 965/967 GPCCMP), co-billing rules, and a full breakdown of Health Assessments (701–707) and the Menopause Health Assessment (695). It also explores Nurse-Initiated Care Item 10997 and how to optimise team-based billing opportunities. The second half focuses on commonly missed MBS item numbers — including ABI investigations, pregnancy tests, and 4001 Non-Directive Counselling related to pregnancy — helping practices identify revenue they may be leaving on the table. Using real patient examples and practical frameworks, this session equips attendees with the knowledge to bill accurately, confidently, and in accordance with MBS guidelines.

Maximising Medicare Rebates
Learn how to identify under-utilised item numbers and ensure correct billing to improve practice revenue.

Common Billing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Reduce the risk of audits and compliance issues by understanding frequent billing errors.

Chronic Disease Management and MBS Opportunities
Explore how to use care plans and health assessments effectively.

Billing for Nurses
Discover how to integrate nurse-led billing to enhance patient care and practice income.

Updates and Changes to the MBS
Stay informed about the latest Medicare updates and how they impact your practice.