Fees and Billing

Fees and Billing

APPOINTMENTS Appointments are normally made at 15 minutes intervals, so you can usually be with the doctor 10 to 15 minutes. If you need a longer appointment, please discuss this with the receptionist prior to making an appointment. Urgent medical problems will be dealt with promptly.

 

This Practice Privately Bills all Patients, apart from:

          Pensioners

          Veterans Affairs Card Holders

          Health Care Card Holders

          Childhood Immunizations

          Patients with Files marked BB

 

Charges for Private Billing are as follows:

 

Standard Consult $70 if paid in full on day ($85 if not paid in full on day – Medicare rebate $36.30).

 

Extended Consult $105 if paid in full on day ($115 if not paid in full on day – Medicare rebate $70.30).

 

There is no Bulk Billing for Health Care Card Holders, Pensioners and Childhood Immunizations for Saturday Morning Appointments and Weekday Appointments after 4.30pm.   

 

 Procedures and dressings are privately billed for ALL patients.

 Dressing Fee $30 (Gap Payment)

 Procedure Fee $50 (Gap Payment)

 

If you have any difficulties or questions about these matters please discuss it with your Doctor or one of our Reception Staff.       

                                                                                

This practice accepts: Cash, Cheques, EFTPOS, Visa, Master Card and Bank Card.