Billing code
A606A — Cardiology repeat consultation
Repeat cardiology consultation
Bill A606 when you consult again on the same problem after another physician has cared for the patient in between.
Watch for: Needs a new written request; if the repeat consultation requirements aren't met, it is paid as a specific assessment.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $105.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- A606A
- Description
- Cardiology repeat consultation
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Jun 1, 2025
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Repeat cardiology consultation: same consultant, same problem, after another physician has cared for the patient in between. New referral needed.
What it covers
A repeat consultation is an additional consultation by the same consultant for the same presenting problem, after another physician has cared for the patient since the first consultation (GP19). A606 is the cardiology repeat consultation (A79).
It has the same requirements as a consultation, including a new written request from the referring physician or nurse practitioner (GP19).
Billing rules
- Needs a new written request (GP19).
- If the repeat consultation requirements aren't met, it is paid as a specific assessment (GP17, GP18).
- Repeat consultations don't count toward the consultation limits (GP18).
- Patients under 16: specialist consultations get an automatic age premium (GP64).
- Video only as virtual care (Appendix J AJ2).
Common rejections
- ARF: 'Missing physician referring number': a consultation claim needs the referring provider's billing number (GP16).
- AT2: 'Must include video modality': this consultation is video-only as virtual care; it can't be billed by phone (Appendix J AJ2).
Related codes: A605, A675, C606, A604, A601
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Consultations and Visits, Cardiology (60), page A79; definition GP19.
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