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NDIS Codes for Invoicing: A Practical Guide for Australians

Last updated 2 November 2026 · 7 min read · By Sarah M., Support Coordinator
In short

NDIS codes for invoicing are the support item numbers from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements, and each invoice line uses the one that matches the support you delivered. Each item number has a price limit that applies to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, and you cannot charge more than it.

This guide explains how a support item number is built, shows some common codes with their current price limits, and covers travel and cancellations. For the wider picture, see how much NDIS providers get paid.

Key points

  • Each support item number, such as 01_013_0107_1_1, has five parts: support category, sequence number, registration group, outcome domain and support purpose.
  • The maximum prices in the pricing schedules apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, and providers cannot charge more than the price limits.
  • From 24 September 2026, the national price limit for standard self-care support on a weekday daytime is $73.58 an hour.
  • Pricing arrangements are updated, so check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits before each invoice run.
NDIS codes for invoicing at a glance
What a code isA support item number with five parts, matched to the support you delivered
Where codes are publishedNDIS Pricing Arrangements and the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 on the NDIA website
Who price limits apply toNDIA-managed and plan-managed participants
Self-care, weekday daytime$73.58 an hour nationally from 24 September 2026
Community access, weekday daytime$73.58 an hour nationally from 24 September 2026
Official sourceNDIA pricing arrangements and price limits page

How NDIS codes for invoicing are built

A support item number is a string of numbers and underscores, and each part tells you something about the support.

  • Support category: the first part.
  • Sequence number: the second part.
  • Registration group: the third part.
  • Outcome domain: the fourth part.
  • Support purpose: the last part.

The pricing arrangements explain what each part means. An example is 01_013_0107_1_1, as set out in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common NDIS codes for invoicing and their price limits

These are national price limits from the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27; check the schedule for the full list before you invoice.

SupportItem numberNational price limit
Assistance With Self-Care Activities – Standard – Weekday Daytime01_011_0107_1_1$73.58 an hour (from 24 September 2026)
Assistance With Self-Care Activities – High Intensity – Weekday Daytime01_400_0104_1_1$79.60 an hour (NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27)
Access Community Social and Rec Activities – Standard – Weekday Daytime04_104_0125_6_1$73.58 an hour (from 24 September 2026)
Access Community Social and Rec Activities – Standard – Saturday04_105_0125_6_1$103.54 an hour (from 24 September 2026)
Access Community Social and Rec Activities – Standard – Sunday04_106_0125_6_1$133.50 an hour (from 24 September 2026)

The self-care weekday daytime limit is $103.01 in remote areas and $110.37 in very remote areas. Figures come from the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.

How to match a code to the support you delivered

Choosing the right code is a short routine you can repeat for every shift.

  1. Check the participant’s plan and service agreement. Confirm the support category and how the plan is managed before you pick a code.
  2. Match the support to the item description. Read the full item name, including whether it is standard or high intensity, because each has its own number and limit.
  3. Check the day and time. Weekday daytime, evening, night, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays each have their own national price limit for standard self-care support.
  4. Check the price limit. For NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, make sure your rate is at or below the limit for that item, location and time of day.
  5. Record the code on the shift note and invoice. Use the same item number on both.

Standard self-care price limits by day and time

For one common support, the national hourly limit changes with the day and time of the shift.

Time of supportNational hourly price limit from 24 September 2026
Weekday daytime$73.58
Weekday evening$81.07
Weekday night$82.57
Saturday$103.54
Sunday$133.50
Public holiday$163.46

Our guide to GST for NDIS providers explains how tax affects what you invoice.

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NDIS provider travel non-labour costs code: what to check

Provider travel has its own rules, so read the pricing arrangements before you add travel to an invoice.

  • Under the 2025-26 arrangements (valid from 24 November 2025), providers can claim up to 30 minutes of travel to and from each participant in MMM1-3 areas.
  • In MMM4-5 areas, the same arrangements allow up to 60 minutes of travel to and from each participant.
  • Check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements for how travel and any non-labour costs are claimed, rather than copying a code from an old invoice.
  • Set out any travel charges in the service agreement, and keep a record of the trips.

If a participant you support is planning a trip, they may find our guide on travelling with a disability useful.

Short notice cancellations and NDIS codes for invoicing

Cancellations are claimed under their own rules, and you need to be clear about the notice period before you bill.

  • A short notice cancellation is less than seven days’ notice for disability support worker supports.
  • For other supports, a short notice cancellation is less than two clear business days’ notice.
  • Providers can claim up to 100% of the agreed fee for a short notice cancellation under the 2025-26 arrangements.
  • Put your cancellation terms in writing in the service agreement, and check the current arrangements for any changes.

Keeping your invoicing compliant

A few habits help keep each invoice consistent with the pricing arrangements.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using an old price limit after the schedule has changed — always check the date on the pricing schedule you are using.
  • Choosing a code by name alone when the day, time or intensity of support changes the correct item number.
  • Charging above the limit for an NDIA-managed or plan-managed participant, which providers cannot do.
  • Claiming travel without checking the time allowed for the participant’s area.
  • Billing a short notice cancellation without checking the notice period for that type of support.
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Your next step

Accurate invoicing starts with knowing the scheme your work sits within, so read our guide on how the NDIS works if you are new. At TQN Care we work with providers and support coordinators across Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding areas (NSW & VIC), and you can see what we offer on our NDIS services page. Get in touch if you need screened support workers to cover shifts.

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Sarah M., Support CoordinatorTQN Care is a registered NDIS provider supporting people across Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding areas (NSW & VIC).
Common questions

FAQs about NDIS codes for invoicing

What are NDIS codes for invoicing? +

They are support item numbers from the NDIS Pricing Arrangements. Each has five parts: support category, sequence number, registration group, outcome domain and support purpose. You use the number that matches the support you delivered, and it carries a price limit.

What is the NDIS provider travel non-labour costs code? +

Check the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Pricing Schedule for how provider travel and any non-labour costs are claimed, and check the time allowed: up to 30 minutes in MMM1-3 areas and up to 60 minutes in MMM4-5 areas under the 2025-26 arrangements.

Can I charge more than the price limit? +

No, not for NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants. The maximum prices only apply to those participants, and providers cannot charge more than the limits. Check the current pricing arrangements before you agree a rate.

How much can I invoice for a short notice cancellation? +

Under the 2025-26 arrangements, providers can claim up to 100% of the agreed fee. A short notice cancellation is less than seven days’ notice for disability support worker supports, or less than two clear business days for other supports.

References

Sources

  1. Pricing arrangements and price limits — National Disability Insurance Agency
  2. NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 (PDF) — National Disability Insurance Agency
  3. NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 (PDF) — National Disability Insurance Agency
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