DVA is making it easier for providers to deliver certain DVA-funded health services by removing the requirement for prior financial approval. Providers can bill these services using the relevant DVA item numbers through their usual billing processes.
From 1 November 2026, a range of new DVA item numbers will be available, and these services can be provided to an eligible Veteran Card holder.
These services have been added to the DVA Medical Services Fee Schedule and the Neuropsychology Schedule of Fees, allowing registered providers to claim them directly in line with the relevant item descriptions.
The updated fee schedules can be found on the DVA website:
This change reduces administrative requirements for providers, streamlines billing, and supports more timely access to treatment for veterans.
The newly listed items are included in the table below. For a full description of each item number and requirements, please go to the fee schedule
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Item |
Short Description |
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New items on the Medical Services Fee Schedule |
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VC13 |
CT Colonography |
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VC14 |
Fiducial Markers for treatment of prostate cancer
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VC15 |
Contrast for Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography |
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VC16 |
Transient Elastography – Liver Fibroscan
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VC60 |
Facility Fees associated with intravenous or subcutaneous administration of racemic ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression – Induction Cycle |
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VC61 |
Facility Fees associated with intravenous or subcutaneous administration of racemic ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression – Maintenance Cycle |
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VC63 |
Anaesthetist fee for the intravenous administration of racemic ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression - Induction Cycle |
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VC64 |
Anaesthetist fee for the intravenous administration of racemic ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression - Maintenance Cycle |
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VC70 |
Semen or oocyte storage fees - per 12 months |
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VC71 |
Semen or oocyte storage fees - per 6 months |
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VC72 |
Embryo storage fees - per 12 months |
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VC73 |
Embryo storage fees - per 6 months |
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VC74 |
Stem cell storage - per 12 months |
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New items on the Neuropsychology Schedule of Fees |
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CL31 |
Neuropsychology Assessment - lasting more than 1 hour and up to 2 hours |
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CL32 |
Neuropsychology Assessment - lasting more than 2 hours and up to 4 hours. |
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CL33 |
Neuropsychology Assessment - lasting more than 4 hours and up to 6 hours |
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CL34 |
Neuropsychology Assessment - lasting more than 6 hours and up to 8 hours |
These services are considered safe and effective current treatments when delivered in line with the requirements to eligible veterans, and DVA wish to minimise administrative barriers to care.
For more information on how to check if a veteran is eligible, please see Quick Guides and Tools.
These are in addition to the 23 new services added from 1 January 2026.
More information
To access the updated DVA Fee Schedules visit the Fees & Claims page on our website.