FEES
Pension Card holders are bulk billed for standard consultations. Card holders must produce cards at time of consultation and must be on date. Private fees will apply if concession cards are expired or not produced at request.
Veterans Affairs patients are bulk billed for standard consultations
Children under 12 years of age are Bulk Billed for standard consultations. A standard consultation fee applies to all other patients.
Consultations that are longer or more complex and/or procedures all attract a different fee to the standard fee. There may also be out of pocket costs for dressings. Your doctor, nursing staff or reception staff will inform you of these.
Payment in full is required at time of consultation. We accept cash, cheque, Eftpos, Visa and Mastercard.
Medicare claims can be processed at the time of your consultation. We will submit your claim for your medicare rebate which will be transmitted directly to your bank account registered with Medicare.
Some consultations will be billed and not attract a rebate from Medicare.
Workers compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents and related consultations – these will be billed directly to the insurance after the claim has been approved and claim number issued. Prior to approval the patient will be asked to pay the consultation fee and claim it back through the insurance.
Patients that do not have a Medicare Card or are not registered with Medicare
Driver licence medicals – commercial
Fitness for duty assessment
Medicals – pre employment, fitness for duty
Non- Attendences
Repeat non attendees will incur a fee. If you are unable to attend an appointment we require a minimum of two hours notice. We do understand that emergencies can occur however failure to inform us will incur a fee to be paid prior to your next appointment.
WE CURRENTLY BULK BILL ALL CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16. MINOR PROCEDURE MAY INCUR A FEE DEPENDING ON THE PROCEDURE AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
General Consultations
| Consultation | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
Brief Consultation (less than 6mins) | $55.00 | $19.60 | $35.40 |
Standard Consultation (less than 20mins) | $85.00 | $42.85 | $42.15 |
Long Consultation (more than 20mins) | $125.00 | $82.90 | $42.10 |
Extended Consultation (more than 40mins) | $165.00 | $122.15 | $42.85 |
Antenatal | $90.00 | $45.65 | $44.35 |
Phone Consultation *less than 6 mins) | $55.00 | $19.60 | $35.40 |
Phone Consultation *less than 20 mins) | $85.00 | $42.85 | $42.15 |
IUD Insertion | $135.00 | $77.65 | $57.35 |
IUD Removal | $85.00 | $42.85 | $42.15 |
IUD Removal + Reinsertion | $190.00 | $69.50 | $120.50 |
*Please note the above are estimates only and you will be require to pay the total fee at the time of service. Medicare rebates will be paid directly to your nominated account by Medicare.
| Item number | Description | Fees (Standard) | Fees (Health Care Card) |
|---|---|---|---|
3 | Level A Consultation | $ 25.00 | $ 20.00 |
23 | Level B Consultation | $ 65.00 | $ 55.00 |
36 | Level C Consultation | $ 100.00 | $ 85.00 |
44 | Level D Consultation | $ 120.00 | $ 95.00 |
5020 | Level B after hours | $ 80.00 | $ 75.00 |
Procedural Services
| Procedure | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
Implanon Insertion | $155.00 | $40.55 | $114.45 |
Implanon Removal | $165.00 | $56.85 | $108.15 |
Implanon Removal + Reinsertion | $240.00 | $97.40 | $142.60 |
Iron Infusion | $150.00 | $68.30 | $81.70 |
Skin Cancer Surgery | $* | $* | $* |
*Fees for skin cancer surgeries depend on pathology results, location and size. We will issue accounts for payment once pathology results have been reviewed by your GP. Note: Standard consultation fees may also be applicable at the time of procedures if you need to speak with your GP about other issues.
| Item number | Description | Fees (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
Pap | Pap Smear – nurse | $ 20.00 |
Imm | Immunisations | $ 10.00 |
Inj | Injections ( discretionary) | $ 10.00 |
R/O | Removal of Staples ( not aftercare) | $ 20.00 |
W/Care | Wound management/ dressing | $ 25.00 |
Iron Inf | Iron Infusions | $ 50.00 |
Preg | Pregnancy Test | $ 10.00 |
Urine | Urine Test | $ 10.00 |
P/wart | Plantar wart Treatment | $ 10.00 |
Other Services
| Service | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescription repeat | $10.00 | N/A | $10.00 |
Paperwork completed without consultation | $30.00 | N/A | $30.00 |
Urine Test | $15.00 | $3.90 | $11.10 |
Urine Pregnancy Test | $20.00 | $8.65 | $11.35 |
ECG | $50.00 | $17.85 | $32.15 |
Wound management/Dressings | From $10.00 | N/A | From $10.00 |
Injection by Practice Nurse | From $15.00 | N/A | From $15.00 |
Practice Nurse Consultation | From $20.00 | N/A | From $20.00 |
Front Desk
| Item number | Description | Fees (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
Scripts | Authority Scripts | $10.00 |
Private Scripts
| Item number | Description | Fees (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
Paper | Paper works without consult | $ 10.00-$ 50.00
$(Dependent on amount of paperwork) |
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