MBS Item

Item 715 — Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment

The current Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule listing, with schedule fee and plain-English explanation.

Schedule fee (Jul 2026)
A$254.10
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Category
Health assessment

What Item 715 is used for

A comprehensive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of any age. Includes physical assessment, lifestyle factors, mental health, and preventive care review. Once every 9 months for adults; more frequent for infants and older children under specific age windows.

Source: MBS Book (Australian Government Department of Health) — indexed to the 1 July 2026 fee update. Verify the current descriptor and any restriction wording against MBS Online before billing.

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