To claim the appropriate Medicare rebate, your referral must be valid and not previously used by another psychiatrist. Additionally, you must not have seen another psychiatrist and claimed the rebate for the same service (item 92437) in the last 24 months. For an initial consultation, the Medicare rebate is approximately $255, and for follow-up appointments, the rebate is around $130. We recommend verifying these details with Medicare before your appointment to ensure eligibility.