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

  1. 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
  2. The Service Text window appears.
  3. 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 Service > Type drop-down list.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Results