Specialty watchlist
PSR Watchlist - Ophthalmology
A print-ready specialty snapshot for practice managers, built from published PSR determinations. Counts are shown as counts, with repayment figures only where recorded in the public spine.
Items under scrutiny
MBS items are ranked by simple published-determination mention count across the covered period; repayment medians use only determinations where a repayment amount is recorded.
| MBS item | Determinations | Median recorded repayment | Recorded cases | Latest mention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item 42702 | 2 | $360,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 42738 | 2 | $265,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 42788 | 2 | $360,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 104 | 1 | $360,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 111 | 1 | $265,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 11240 | 1 | $265,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
| Item 42809 | 1 | $265,000 | 1 | Date not specified |
Top issue categories
- Procedural consent2
- Inadequate documentation2
- Incorrect item use1
Representative recent case
Final determination: Ophthalmologist - Cataract Services
Final determination with repayment and disqualification
$360,000
Educational note
This educational module is based on publicly available PSR case-outcome material. It is general educational information only and does not constitute legal advice, billing advice, or a substitute for reviewing the MBS, PSR material, or obtaining professional advice.
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PSR Watchlist — Ophthalmology — 10 Oct 2024 - 10 Apr 2025
Ophthalmology
Items Under Scrutiny
| MBS item | Determinations | Median repayment where recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Item 42702 | 2 | $360,000 |
| Item 42738 | 2 | $265,000 |
| Item 42788 | 2 | $360,000 |
| Item 104 | 1 | $360,000 |
| Item 111 | 1 | $265,000 |
| Item 11240 | 1 | $265,000 |
Top Issues
- Procedural consent2
- Inadequate documentation2
- Incorrect item use1
Representative Recent Case
Final determination: Ophthalmologist - Cataract Services
$360,000Final determination with repayment and disqualificationMBS items are ranked by simple published-determination mention count across the covered period; repayment medians use only determinations where a repayment amount is recorded.