Early intervention physiotherapy framework (EIPF) fee schedule

View current and past early intervention physiotherapy framework fee schedules.

EIPF physiotherapists

Note for all physiotherapists who are part of WorkSafe Victoria's Early Intervention Physiotherapy Framework (EIPF): While we develop additional resources and modules for the program, all new and existing EIPF registrations will be automatically extended to 1st April 2025. You are not required to take any action to have your registration extended.

Early intervention physiotherapy framework fees effective from 1 July 2024

WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.

Initial consultation

Initial subjective and objective assessment and treatment of a new patient. Initial consultation fee includes the time taken to complete a Physiotherapy Management Plan for submission to the Agent/Employer/Medical Practitioner

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EPA100	Initial Consultation	$144.66
EPA100T	Telehealth - Initial Consultation	$144.66
EPAH100	Initial Consultation (Hand Therapist)	$144.66

Early intervention extended consultation

Maximum of two early intervention extended consultations can be billed within the first seven months from date of injury. These consultations are utilised to support RTW or a complicated recovery. Prior approval from the Agent is not required.

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EIXTC1	Extended Consultation	$144.66
EIXTC1H	Extended Consultation (Hand Therapist)	$144.66
EIXTC1T	Telehealth - Extended Consultation	$144.66

Standard consultation: ongoing assessment and treatment

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EPA102	Standard Consultation < 7 months from date of injury	$90.41
EPA102T	Telehealth - Standard Consultation < 7 months from date of injury	$90.41
EPAH102	Standard Consultation < 7 months from date of injury (Hand Therapist)	$90.41
EPB102	Standard Consultation > 7 months from date of injury	$72.33
EPB102T	Telehealth - Standard Consultation > 7 months from date of injury	$72.33
EPBH102	Standard Consultation > 7 months from date of injury (Hand Therapist)	$72.33

Certificate of Capacity

Used when completing a Certificate of Capacity. This code can be billed in addition to a consultation item code if required. See guidance material on the WorkSafe website for further information.

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EICERT	Certificate of Capacity	$54.24
EICERTT	Telehealth - Certificate of Capacity	$54.24

Post-operative consultation

This item can be billed for a maximum of 3 months of treatment following surgery (from first post-op physio session). Surgery must occur within 30 months of date of injury. See guidance material on the WorkSafe website for eligible surgery types.

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EIP001	Post-operative consultation	$90.41
EIP001T	Telehealth - Post-operative consultation	$90.41
EIPH001	Post-operative Consultation (Hand Therapist)	$90.41

Extended consultation : prior approval required – refer to policy for eligibility criteria

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EIP105	Extended consultation	$144.66
EIP105T	Telehealth - Extended consultation	$144.66
EIPH105	Extended Consultation (Hand Therapist)	$144.66

Group consultation

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
PY136	Group Consultation - Physiotherapist to supervise and attend planned session - A maximum of 6 patients treated in a class or group session and in receipt of constant overall supervision and intermittent individual attention to each participant in the group from the physiotherapist.	$33.32
PY136T	Telehealth Group Consultation - Physiotherapist to supervise and attend planned session - A maximum of 6 patients treated in a class or group session and in receipt of constant overall supervision and intermittent individual attention to each participant in the group from the physiotherapist.	$33.32

Workplace assessment : employer approval required – includes travel

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
PY128	Workplace Assessment and report : max 3 hours or $650.91	$216.97 per hour

Travel: Prior approval required - refer to policy for eligibility criteria

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EPA131	Travel : Melbourne metropolitan	$2.72 per km
EPA132	Travel : Regional / Rural	$1.84 per km

Hydrotherapy & Group Consultation : rates are inclusive of travel for hydrotherapy consultations

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
PY130	Hydrotherapy Initial Consultation	$133.24
PY132	Hydrotherapy Standard Consultation	$66.60
PY133	Hydrotherapy Long Consultation	$133.24
PY135	Hydrotherapy Group consultation: minimum of two and maximum of six patients	$33.32

Return to Work Case Conference

A RTW case conference is used to facilitate continuity of care, RTW and communication between relevant parties. If a RTW case conference is required, contact must be made with the Agent to facilitate the case conference and ensure appropriate representation from the Agent. The injured worker, Employer, and any member of the treating team can also be involved in the case conference. Administration and any follow up post RTW case conference is included in this fee.

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
EPA109	Return to Work Case Conference - Physiotherapy	$144.66
EPA109T	Telehealth - Return to Work Case Conference - Physiotherapy	$144.66

Other

Item number (Click to sort descending)	Service description (Click to clear sorting)	Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting)
PY0035	Orthosis (purchase): providers to use when submitting invoice for payment for orthoses provided in accordance with the External Prostheses and Orthoses Policy	As approved