Neurology (POAC)

All Pinnacle practices in the Te Whatu Ora Lakes area.

Patients domiciled in Te Whatu Ora Lakes area.

Patients with acute neurological conditions that can be managed safely in primary care e.g. migraine.  

• Patients not domiciled in Te Whatu Ora Lakes area.
• CVA/TIA – too acute to be treated under POAC, please refer to health pathways for referral information.
• The administration of IM medications.
• Medication reviews for migraine medications, mild migraines. 

Exclusion criteria to access POAC funding should not preclude emergency treatment of any medical conditions. 

The initial 15-minute GP/NP consultation incurs the usual consultation fee paid by the patient. All POAC services thereafter are provided at no cost to the patient. If the claim cannot be funded by POAC, the patient may be liable to the practice for the fees incurred. 

Please make your claim via Primary Options, select Neurology and then attach the appropriate invoice(s).

Prices listed below are GST inclusive.

Rehydration: $162.74
IV rehydration only in adults, oral rehydration only in children. This invoice is a package of care i.e. it includes an allocation for staff time as well as consumables. It cannot be claimed along with any other claims.
or
IV medication: $89.61  
This invoice is a package of care i.e. it includes an allocation for staff time as well as consumables. It cannot be claimed along with any other claims.

GP/NP/CP extended consultation: $81.37  or

Rural GP/NP/CP extended consultation: $91.67 or

This funding is available to those practices that receive rural funding

After Hours GP/NP/CP extended consultation: $101.97

This funding can be claimed when care is provided after 6pm, on weekends or on public holidays.

To cover an additional 15 minutes of GP/NP/CP time above the initial 15-minute consultation. This invoice can be claimed twice per episode of care (acute presentation only) to fund a maximum of 30 minutes of additional time. This invoice can only be claimed at the time of the initial consultation.

Practices are required to provide sufficiently detailed consultation notes to determine appropriate use of POAC funding.  

It has been recommended that in addition to a good assessment and history, the full range of appropriate observations should be documented, especially where the diagnosis is undetermined. It is important to state the time of consultations and interactions with the patient.  

The initial 15-minute GP/NP consultation incurs the usual consultation fee paid by the patient. All POAC services thereafter are provided at no cost to the patient. 

The service is funded by Te Whatu Ora.