PET - Plain English Taxonomy

Attribute:	PL18705
Concept:	Expense Treatment Fees Amount
Label:	Fees charged
Concept Guidance:	This is the value, during the relevant period, for the known or invoiced fee charged by the provider for treatment.

Dimensions

Dimension	Member	Description
GapAgreementDimension	(NoGapAgreement)	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 an agreement where a medical practitioner agrees to accept a payment by the insurer in full satisfaction of the amount owed so that there is no gap or no out of pocket expenses to be paid by the insured person.
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.