PET - Plain English Taxonomy

Attribute:	PL18791
Concept:	Expense Medicare Benefits Paid Amount
Label:	Medicare benefit
Concept Guidance:	This is the value, during the relevant period, for Medicare benefits paid.

Dimensions

Dimension	Member	Description
GapAgreementDimension	(NoAgreement)	This dimension categorises the reported data according to whether there is an agreement between a medical practitioner and an insurer, in relation to the benefit paid by the insurer relative to the fee charged by the medical practitioner. The information reported is in relation to there being no agreement between a medical practitioner and an insurer in relation to the amount of benefit paid relative to the fee charged.
SpecialityGroupingsDimension	(EarNoseAndThroat)	This dimension categorises the reported data according to the speciality groupings as described in the Medicare Benefits Schedule book. The information reported is in relation to ear, nose and throat surgical operations.
TreatmentServicesDimension	(HospitalAndGeneralTreatmentCombined)	This dimension categorises the reported data according to the type of treatment services provided. The information reported is in relation to treatments that are hospital treatment and general treatment.