Special Visit Premiums (SVPs)
Key Concepts
- • Different codes apply for time of day and day of week.
- • H-codes become A-codes for the consult/visit itself.
- • G-codes, forms, procedures, and other premiums do not change.
H-code → A-code Mapping
H1x3 A007 multi system
H1x2 A003 comprehensive
H065/55 A005 consultation
Rates by Time Period
Emergency Department by Emergency Department Physician (as defined on GP46)
| Weekdays Daytime 07:00–17:00 | Evenings, Mon–Fri 17:00–24:00 | Sat, Sun, Holidays 07:00–24:00 | Nights 00:00–07:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Premium | $36.40 H960 | $36.40 H962 | $36.40 H963 | $36.40 H964 |
| First person seen | $20.00 H980 | $60.00 H985 | $75.00 H989 | $100.00 H987 |
| Additional person(s) seen | $20.00 H981 | $60.00 H985 | $75.00 H989 | $100.00 H987 |
| Maximums (per time period) | ||||
| Travel premiums (per time period) | 2 | 2 | 4 | unlimited |
| Persons seen — first + additional | 5 | 5 | 10 | unlimited |