Medicare Item 713
The Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (Medicare Item 713) was introduced on 1 July 2008. The purpose of this item is to support GPs in addressing the health needs of patients 40 to 49 years of age at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Risk status will be determined through the patient’s completion of the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool. The intention of the Medicare item is to review the factors underlying the ‘high risk’ score and instigate early interventions, such as a referral to a subsidised accredited LMP to assist with the prevention of type 2 diabetes. It is important to note that this item focuses on the prevention of diabetes, rather than targeting those people already diagnosed.
Further information on the Medicare Item 713 is available on the Department of Health and Ageing website - http://www9.health.gov.au/mbs/fullDisplay.cfm?type=item&q=713&qt=item&criteria=713