Non-admitted care
Non-admitted services are provided to patients who do not undergo a formal admission process and do not occupy a hospital bed.
Publications
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2023–24
PublicationsThe key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification (Tier 2) are the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definitions Manual and the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium.
Education
Draft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26
ConsultationsDraft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 is now available for public comment.
A fresh new approach to NDIS pricing
ConsultationsIn 2024, the Australian Government requested that IHACPA undertake initial work to identify opportunities for future reforms to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing. This included reviewing existing pricing approaches and developing a pricing data strateg...
Consultation Paper on the Pricing Approach for the Support at Home service list 2025—26
ConsultationsFeatured
The Australian Government’s Support at Home program will combine existing in-home aged care services into a single, simplified program designed to assist older people to live independently at home for longer.
Pricing and Funding for Safety and Quality: Hospital Acquired Complications Fact Sheet
Fact sheetsIn 2017, all Australian governments signed the Addendum to the National Health Reform Agreement and committed to improve Australian health outcomes through safety and quality reforms.
Data compliance reports
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Pricing Authority (IHACPA) publishes Data Compliance Reports including a Quarterly Report, as required by the National Health Reform Agreement (B81).
Virtual Care Project - Final Report
PublicationsIn 2024, IHACPA commenced a project to understand the current state of virtual care, including funding in Australia and internationally. The project also investigated new and emerging trends in virtual care as well as opportunities to adapt the national pricing model. T...
National Coding Advice
PublicationsNational Coding Advice are the Coding Rules and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new edition. These are published to facilitate nationally consistent assignment of ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes in the implemented edition of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS. National Coding Advi...