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Fees charges and rebates

NEW FEES

On the 1st of December 2022 we became a predominantly private billing practice. This means there may be an out of pocket cost for all patients including concession and pension card holders.

Why have we decided to become a private billing practice?

Over the past 3 years, costs to run medical services have increased considerably. Medicare rebates have not increased in line with inflation although everything else has increased significantly in price.

We have been absorbing the costs, however, in order to keep our service sustainable and still be able to maintain high standards of care. We have made the decision to change to a private billing clinic.

Bulk billing will continue to be available for:

  • DVA Gold card holders &
  • Children 15yrs and under
  • Careplans
  • Aged Health Assessments
  • Government funded vaccinations
  • Certain other services at Dr’s discretion

PLEASE follow our practice policies. We thank you for your understanding and aim to continue delivering our quality standard of care.

If you would like to move your records due to our changed Billing Policy, we are happy to transfer your records to a practice of your liking (a fee may apply).

FEES, CHARGES AND REBATES

CONSULT
FEE (Standard)
FEE (Senior/Concession)
MEDICARE REBATE
Standard (Less than 20mins)
$92.00
$67.00
$41.40
Long (More than 20mins)
$131.00
$106.00
$80.10
Prolonged (More than 40mins)
$198.00
$178.00
$118.00
ECG
$32.00
$27.00
$17.15
Mental Health Plans (variable)
from $129.00
from $104.00
from $78.95
OTHER
FEE
MEDICARE REBATE
Skin Check
$160.00
$80.10
Cryotherapy
$30.00
No Rebate
Wound care/Dressing
$10.00
No Rebate
INR
$5.00
No Rebate
Procedures (requiring consumables)
$30.00
No Rebate
Heavy/Commercial Fitness to Drive Paperwork
$95
No Rebate
Mirena Insertion
$130.00
$75.05
Non-Attendance/Cancellation*
$55.00
No Rebate
Transfer of Notes
$30.00
No Rebate
*An account will be issued for patients that do not keep their appointments and do not advise the clinic at least 3 hours prior to their appointment time, or the day before if your appointment is before 11am. Appointments can not be cancelled via Hotdoc with-in 3 hours of your appointment.

BULK BILLING 

Is available for the following: 

  • DVA Gold card holders &
  • Children 15yrs and under
  • Careplans
  • Aged Health Assessments
  • Government funded vaccinations &
  • Certain other services at Dr’s decretion

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 

Payment of your account can be made by CASH, EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD. (Diners or Amex are not accepted). A surcharge applies for card payments.
Payment in full is expected at the end of your consultation.

MEDICARE REBATE 

If you have registered your bank details through Medicare the rebate will be automatically deposited into your nominated bank account within 24 hours. Please contact Medicare if you have not yet registered your bank details. 

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 

All workers compensation and motor vehicle accident patients are required to pay their account at the time of consultation, until a letter of liability or claim number has been provided by the insurance company or business. 

Public Liability must ALWAYS be settled at the time of consultation. 

If you are having difficulties paying your accounts, please talk to your Doctor. Special consideration may be given to patients in genuine financial hardship and those requiring frequent appointments.