From January 2004, eligible services rendered by DVA contracted GP's (Local Medical Officers) will attract a supplementary payment of $3.05.

Government regulations do not allow the extra amount to be added to the current fees. You cannot create a new item either – there is no item number for this amount. The solution is to do an adjustment as follows:

• Each time you create a DVA invoice, after you have entered a consultation item such as 23, click the Adjust button at the bottom of the Invoice Details form. A new line will appear. The cursor flashes at the Amount box.

• Type 3.05 then press Tab. The cursor moves to the New Description box.

• Type SUP PAYMENT. Click OK to close the invoice

• Batch and transmit the claims as usual.