Bluechip Updates
Bluechip MBS & DVA Fee Updates
An updated March, 2022 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) file is now available to download below.
From 1 March 2022 there will be a number of changes to the MBS. These changes include implement the Government’s response to recommendations form the MBS Review Taskforce (the Taskforce) regarding pain management, anaesthesia, gynaecological and midwifery services. There will also be changes to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation services and a fee alignment for GP and OMP telehealth and telephone services.
These fee files include the amended changes to the MBS fee file made on 25-02-2022 as well as the DVA fees published 09-03-2022. Read the full details on the MBS website.
If your practice has disabled MAU, please follow the instructions below.
Instructions to update MBS and DVA Fees in Bluechip:
- Download the above.
- When prompted select Run. If you are prompted with a ‘Security Warning’, click to proceed.
- When the installation welcome screen launches, click on Next to proceed.
- Click on Install to begin the installation.
- When the installation is completed, click on Finish.
- The BC Fee Update screen will be launched, click on the Update Now button
PLEASE NOTE: This following update only needs to be applied once on any computer.
Click here for detailed instructions.
If you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online support enquiry.
Upgrade to the latest version of Bluechip
What’s New in Bluechip
- Order your clinicians in the appointment book to better suit your practice preferences
- Hide inactive accounts in patients files
- New DVA Allied Health online claiming functionality
- Multi-Voucher submissions
- Feedback functionality within Bluechip
- Ability to utilise modern versions of SQL Server and Server OS
What’s New in Clinical
- Two additional custom template buttons on the patient dashboard, allowing you to create your favourite template shortcuts
- Switch seamlessly between Pracsoft/Bluechip and Clinical, with a single click
- Collaborate more efficiently within your practice with new functionality in Messenger
- Ability to re-print lost pathology requests
- Ability to search for deceased patients and recalls for inactive patients
Bluechip 3.20.0+ HealthPoint Allied Health Fund Fee Template
Instructions for Download
View the Step by Step instructions on how to download and update the fees you require.
Download | Status | Effective From |
Acupuncture | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Chiropractor | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Dietitian | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Exercise Physiology | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Dentist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Massage Therapist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Myotherapist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Naturopath | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Occupational Therapist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Optometrist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Osteopath | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Physiotherapist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Podiatrist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Psychologist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Speech Pathologist | Current | 1 July 2020 |
Bluechip 3.19 DVA Allied Health Fees
Instructions for Download
View the Step by Step instructions on how to download and update the fees you require.
Download | Status | Effective From |
Chiropractic | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Clinical Psychology | Current | 1 March 2020 |
Dental | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Diabetes | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Dietetics | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Mental Health | Current | 1 March 2020 |
Neuropsychology | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Occupation Therapy | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Optical | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Optometrical | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Orthoptics | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Orthotics | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Osteopathy | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Physiology | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Physiotherapy | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Podiatry | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Psychology | Current | 1 March 2020 |
Social Work | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Speech Pathology | Current | 1 October 2019 |
Bluechip Health Fund Fee Updates
As part of your Bluechip subscription, we provide you with the latest Health Fund fee schedules. The various fee schedules for Health Funds are not always readily available, which means we regularly have to check the various health funds to get these updates and then create a format that may be imported into your Bluechip software.
We recommend you view the current status and the date the fees are effective from to ensure you have the latest versions.
If your Health Fund has supplied you with an updated file, and this is not identified as In progress, please email these files to customercare@medicaldirector.com to ensure they get prioritised.
To verify your fees please review the various Health Funds directly.
Instructions for Download
View the Step by Step instructions on how to download and update the fees you require.
Health fund | Download | Status | Effective From |
AHSA | ACT Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
NSW Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
NT Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
QLD Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
SA Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
TAS Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
VIC Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
WA Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
BUPA (HBA/MBF/NRMA/ SGIC/SGIO) |
Known Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
No Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
BUPA ADF | BUPA ADF | Current | 1 July 2021 |
GU Health |
ACT Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 |
NSW Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
NT Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
QLD Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
SA Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
TAS Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
VIC Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
WA Fees | Current | 1 January 2022 | |
GMHBA, RACT, Budget Direct and Frank Limited everyday and Fit Packages (Top &Ultra) only. For GMHBA Gap Saver Cover and Frank More Gap Cover for all states, refer to AHSA. |
Download Fees | Last Updated | 1 November 2019 |
HBF (WA Only – All other states use AHSA) | Known Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
No Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
HCF |
Known Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
No Gap Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 | |
Medibank Private/AHM | Download Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
Medibank Health Solutions | Download Fees | Last updated | 1 March 2019 |
Mildura District Hospital Fund | Download Fees | Current | 1 November 2021 |
NIB | Download Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
St Luke’s Health | Download Fees | Current | 1 March 2022 |
TAC (Transport Accident Commission, Victoria) | Download Fees | Current | 1 July 2021 |
WorkCover | WorkCover QLD Fees | Current | 1 July 2021 |
ReturnToWork SA Fees | Current | 1 July 2021 | |
WorkSafe VIC Fees | Current | 1 July 2021 | |
WA Fees | Last updated | 1 December 2017 |
Note: MBF Fees are now merged with BUPA-HBA-MBF
Bluechip Fee Activator 2.0.13.1
1 November, 2016
This is the fee activator for Bluechip versions 2.8 and above. Bluechip Fee Activator 2.0.13.1 is a required prerequisite to Bluechip MBS & RMFS Fee Update and must be installed in the server or standalone prior to the Fee Update.
Instructions to download:
- Click Download button on the right for the BC Fee Activator file BCFeeActivator_2.0.13.1_Setup.exe.
- When prompted to ‘Run’, ‘Save’ or ‘Cancel’ the application, select ‘Run‘. The application will download to your computer and immediately run.
- You may be prompted for a ‘Security Warning’ message. If so, please select ‘Run‘.
- When the BC Fee Activator launches, click the ‘Next‘ button to proceed. The installation proceeds and the progress is displayed.
- When the installation has completed, click the ‘Finish‘ button.
Bluechip Day Surgery Updates
We are pleased to announce the release of the July 2020 update for MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery, this update is valid from 1st of July 2020 and is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for the year 2020-2021.
State | Download | Status | Effective From |
ACT | ACT – Bluechip Day Surgery (11.05.01) | Current | 1 July 2020 |
NSW | NSW – Bluechip Day Surgery (17.07.01) | Current | 1 July 2020 |
QLD | QLD – Bluechip Day Surgery (13.07.01) | Current | 1 July 2020 |
SA | SA – Bluechip Day Surgery (15.09.02) | Current | 1 July 2021 |
VIC | VIC – Bluechip Day Surgery (15.06.01) | Current | 1 July 2020 |
WA | WA – Bluechip Day Surgery (13.05.01) | Current | 1 July 2020 |
For a detailed list of all changes and installation instructions refer to the release notes available in the download file.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.