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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