Pensioners will continue to be Bulk Billed on weekdays (excluding skin checks). Children under 16 years of age and HealthCare card holders will be billed a reduced rate. (Weekdays Only)
Please note that our reception team cannot advise the exact fee you will be charged at the time of booking. The below fees and rebates are a guide only.
The doctor will determine the Medicare item number to be charged on the day of your appointment based on the Length and Complexity of your consultation.
A ‘Standard’ appointment is usually for one main issue/medical need.
A ‘Long’ appointment is usually for more than one issue/medical need.
A ‘Extended’ appointment is for several complex issues/medical needs.
NON ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please note a Non-Attendance Fee of $40 – $50 is payable if a patient does not attend their doctors appointment or if the appointment is cancelled with less than two hours notice.
If a patient fails to give 48hours notice or does not attend an allied health appointment, a Non-Attendance Fee from 50% of the consult fee will need to be paid.
VACCINES & PROCEDURAL FEES:
For all vaccination and procedural costs please ask one of our friendly receptionists. Your doctor will explain any additional costs to you and obtain your consent prior to receiving treatment.
- Any consultations requiring additional services may be charged a procedural equipment fee of between $10 – $100.
- Travel vaccines will incur a private fee also for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare.
MEDICALS
Pre-employment medical assessments and other medical assessments are also privately billed. The cost will depend on the length and complexity of the medical assessment. Reception are able to give a price guide but cost will be determined by the doctor at time of consult.
WHY DO WE CHARGE A FEE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES?
At Nuvo Health Leichhardt, the quality care that you receive is a product of the dedication and expertise of our staff and a modern, well-equipped facility.
Current and previous governments have failed to regularly increase the Medicare rebates. This means Medicare rebates have never kept pace with the cost of living and have never covered the true cost of delivering quality medical care.
This charge ensures Nuvo Health Leichhardt can continue to provide you and your family with high quality healthcare whilst also covering the ever increasing costs of running a business in Sydney especially while under a Medicare freeze environment.
Nuvo Health Leichhardt has chosen to continue to subsidise your healthcare by setting our fees lower than the current recommended fee schedule set by the Medical Association of Australia (AMA).
MEDICARE EZYCLAIM
Nuvo Health Leichhardt provides Medicare Ezyclaim for all rebates. Funds are directly deposited back onto your debit card instantly. Please enquire at reception for more information.
Medicare Extended Safety Net
For information on the Medicare Extended Safety Net, please read this post.
