To do this should should have an HPI-I and be linked with PRODA, or a delegate of a person with that set up (a delegate is able to use PRODA on behalf of the Healthcare Professional).
For New Prescribers: How to link my HPII with PRODA
For Delegates: How to request delegate access on PRODA.
Delegates
These steps are only necessary if you are a delegate, otherwise skip to Provider.
Go To My Providers
Select The Provider You Are Looking Up
You will now be on your Provider's Page and should see An Acting On Behalf Of banner
Provider
Click Items
Click MBS Items Online Checker
Fill In The Required Details:
Medicare Number (Mandatory)
Medicare IRN (Mandatory)
First Name (Mandatory)
Date of Birth (Not Mandatory, but helps look up)
Check The Declaration Checkbox
Search for the item numbers you want to check (if they are not available, check the item number is correct. If it is, you are unable to search for this online)
Check the item number (you can repeat this step up to 5 times)
Click Check Items
You will then see a returned list of eligibility along with any errors. A list of errors can be found at Services Australia. You can either print this, cancel or run a new check after.
