Setting the 'Rule 3 Exempt' Indicator in the Service Text Prompt
Before you begin
This Indicator is used to indicate that Rule 3 in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) applies to the pathology service. If the patient had multiple pathology tests within a 24 hour period due to a chronic illness (resulting in a higher rebate), when creating an invoice for those services for online claiming (Bulk Bill / DVA/ Eclipse/ Patient Claims), you must indicate that 'Rule 3 Exempt' applies to that service by setting the 'Rule 3 Exempt' service flag in the 'Service Text' window.
Procedure
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To access the service text window, locate the Service Text field for the Service Item you want to record Service Text for, click within the field, and then either:
- click the
button, or - press SPACE + ENTER
- click the
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The Service Text window appears.
- Select the 'Rule 3 Exempt' option from the Pathology tab, in the Service Text window. Note that Pathology tab is only enabled if on the New Invoice window you selected 'Pathology' from the drop-down list.
- Record the time of the service was performed into the Time of Service text box. This field accepts the Windows time format of HH:mm. For example, to record 2:30 p.m. enter the 24-hour format of 14:30.
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On the invoice, set the Requesting Provider details and Request Issue Date, or indicate that this is Self-Deemed by ticking the associated check box.