Asthma
Contact
Anna Wood
Chronic Disease Management
Email Anna Wood
Tel. 8480 4622
Completing the Asthma Cycle of Care — A guide for GPs
The Asthma Cycle of Care has replaced the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan.
This guide provides information on how to complete the Asthma Cycle of Care and claim the Medicare Benefits Schedule fee for an asthma specific item.
An Asthma Cycle of Care includes at least two asthma related consultations within 12 months for a patient with moderate to severe asthma noting that the review visit must be planned.
Click here to download the Cycle of Care.
What is the Asthma Cycle of Care
- The Asthma Cycle of Care replaces the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan
How does the Asthma Cycle of Care work?
- The Asthma Cycle of Care involves at least two visits to a GP over a period of 12 months.
What is included in the 2 visits?
- Diagnosis and assessment of level of asthma severity and level of control.
- Develop a written asthma action plan
- Provide patient information and self management information
- Review of asthma management and written asthma action plan
Which patients are suitable for the Asthma Cycle of Care?
- The Asthma Cycles designed for people with moderate to severe asthma
Claiming your Asthma Cycle of Care Service incentive Payment (SIP)
- You must meet the Asthma Cycle of care requirements within a 12 month period and over 2 patient visits or more.
- Bill visits under the normal attendance items; level B; level C; Level D; except for the consultation that involves completing the Asthma Cycle of Care.
- PIP asthma incentive available to GPs participating in PIP. More information call Medicare inquiry line on 1800 222 032 or www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/pip
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Resources
Asthma Action Plan. A resource document to help you to manage your asthma.
Your Asthma Action Plan should be displayed in a place where it can be seen by you and others who need to know.
Cycle of Care: Information for people with asthma
Local Agency Contact Details
Asthma Devices Poster - Updated
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