Understanding Provider Types

Service providers on PRACSYS are grouped into areas of specialty.

To assist in understanding what provider types are available, they are listed below. Some codes are self-explanatory, but others require a description to understand.

CODE	DESCRIPTION	CODE	DESCRIPTION
ACU	Acupuncturist	MED	Medical Centre
AGH	Aust Govt Health Services (CMO)	NAT	Naturopath
AID	Provider of Aids & Appliances	NEU	Neurologist
AIR	Airline	NON	Non medical
AMB	Ambulance	NUR	Nurse
ANS	Anaesthetist	OCC	Occupational Therapist
CHE	Chemist/Pharmaceutical supplier	OPM	Optometrist
CHI	Chiropractor	OPT	Opthamologist
CLN	Cleaning service	ORP	Rehab provider (non approved)
CRD	Cardiologist	ORT	Orthopaedic surgeon
DEN	Dentist	OST	Osteopath
DME	Dental Mechanic	OTH	Other med practitioner
DSS	DSS Charge Centre	PAT	Pathology service
ENT	Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon	PER	Personal trainer
FEL	Feldenkrais practitioner	PHY	Physiotherapist
FNL	Funeral service	POD	Podiatrist
GP	General practitioner	PSC	Psychologist
GYM	Gymnasium	PSY	Psychiatrist
HIC	Health Insurance Commission	RAD	Radiographer/X-ray organisation
HLT	Health fund	RHB	Rehabilitation provider
HOM	Homeopath	RHE	Rheumatologist
HOS	Hospital	SOL	Solicitor
INV	Investigator (OH&S and fraud only)	SPE	Other Med Specialist
MAS	Masseur/Masseusse	SUR	Surgeon

It is very important to specifically group providers. This enables accurate reporting and monitoring of overservicing to be provided.

It also gives a clear indication of what some 'mystery' Comcare services are, and whether or not the services provided align with the area of expertise of the provider.

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