Account preparation standards

Standards

Accounts should be submitted within six weeks of providing the service. In order for accounts to be promptly and efficiently processed, please include the following information:

  • worker's surname and given name(s)
  • worker's home address
  • claim number
  • employer's name
  • invoice number
  • consultation commencement time
  • brief description of the injury
  • name of the provider who provided the service
  • provider number
  • clinic details

Service details

For each service charged you should also include:

  • date of service and, if possible, the time of the consultation
  • service item number in accordance with correct fee schedule
  • a meaningful service description in accordance with the correct fee schedule
  • duration of service in hours and minutes (where this is required by the schedule)
  • charge for the service in accordance with the correct fee schedule
  • total charge for invoiced items
  • australian business number (ABN)
  • gst tax requirements.

In accordance with PAYG Tax legislation, effective 1 July 2000, WorkCover will withhold GST where the service provider does not quote an ABN on their invoice and the total payments are in excess of $50 (even where the service itself does not attract GST.)

Please note: payment for services, including medical reports, will not be made in advance.