Resources
AR-DRG Version 12.0
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The Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG) classification provides a clinically meaningful way to group together treatments and services provided for admitted acute episodes of care. This enables hospitals to be funded for these services using activity-bas...
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition
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ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Thirteenth Edition supersedes ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Twelfth Edition and is applicable for separations from 1 July 2025.
National Coding Advice
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The National Coding Advice contains the Coding Rules and new edition frequently asked questions (FAQs). 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 Co...
Support at Home Pricing Advice 2026–27
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IHACPA’s Support at Home Pricing Advice 2026–27 is directly informed by the actual costs of delivering in-home aged care services.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Version 10.0 2026–27
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The 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.
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS resources
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The resources provided on this page are to assist clinical coders and other users of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS. Information may be updated at any time to maintain currency.
National Efficient Price Determination 2026–27
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The national efficient price (NEP) sets the price for in-scope public hospital services funded on an activity basis.
Australian National Subacute and Non-Acute Patient Classification Version 5.0
The Australian National Subacute and Non-Acute Patient Classification (AN-SNAP) is a casemix classification used for activity based funding, clinical management and other purposes.
Aged Care Pricing Policy
The Aged Care Pricing Policy describes the principles, approach and processes that underpin IHACPA’s development of aged care pricing advice for residential aged care, residential respite care and in-home aged care.
Data compliance reports
The Independent Health and Aged Pricing Authority (IHACPA) publishes Data Compliance Reports including a Quarterly Report, as required by the National Health Reform Agreement (I84b).
Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2026–27
IHACPA’s Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2026-27 is evidence-based and developed transparently. It helps ensure aged care funding is sustainable and meets the needs of older Australians.
National Benchmarking Portal resources
The National Benchmarking Portal (NBP) is a secure web-based application that provides access to data collected by IHACPA.
Communique - Evolution of the Care Economy Summit 2026
The Evolution of the Care Economy Summit 2026 brought together leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners from across Australia's health, aged care and disability sectors to explore the theme ‘Transitions in the care economy: how to approach reform and regulat...
IHACPA Corporate Plan 2026–27
The IHACPA Corporate Plan 2026–27 to 2029–30 focuses on how we operate, including our key activities, environment, performance measures and capabilities, risks and strategic goals. It outlines how we will achieve our purpose over the next 4 years.
IHACPA Work Program 2026–27
The IHACPA Work Program 2026–27 outlines our strategic objectives, activities and planned outcomes over the next financial year. This includes key areas of focus across health and aged care, supporting our vision of a sustainable care system that is accessible, resilien...
General List of In-Scope Public Hospital Services Eligibility Policy
Each year, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) publishes the General List of In-Scope Public Hospital Services as part of the national efficient price determination. The general list defines the public hospital services eligible for Commonwea...
Refundable accommodation deposit application form
Registered providers are to use this form to apply for consideration for approval to charge a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) (or equivalent daily amount) that is greater than the current maximum accommodation payment amount prescribed under the Aged Care Rules 2...
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector 2024-25
The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) for the public sector, collected through the states and territories, is the primary data collection used to develop the national efficient price
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector 2025-26
The NHCDC for the public sector is collected through health departments of state and territory governments. It is the primary data collection used to develop the national efficient price for Australian public hospital services.The NHCDC Public Sector Report for 2025-26...
Three Year Data Plan
The Three Year Data Plan is supported by the Data Compliance Policy, which describes the process and criteria by which IHACPA will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the Three Year Data Plan.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2025–26
IHACPA was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (the NHR Act) and by virtue of section 131(1) of the NHR Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Cost Determination 2025–26:
Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2025–26
The Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services is the key policy document for IHACPA relating to the development of pricing advice for residential aged care and residential respite care. The pricing framework outlines the key considerations and meth...
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Public Sector 2023-24
The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector Report 2023–24 presents a summary of the public hospital data gathered for the 2023–24 financial year.