Appointments not attended or cancelled no later than 1 hour before. Will incur a $40 cancellation fee
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
Medicare Patients with a Centerlink Pension or HealthCare card and chidren under 16 years old, will be required to pay a small $41.80 Gap fee (out of pocket), provided they have attended the clinic for a Face-to-Face Appointment in the last 12 months
A full private fee will apply for all other telehealth consultations. Patients with a Medicare card will be eligible for a Medicare Rebate, if they have attended the practice in person in the last 12 months (Medicare ruling)
Payment method will be collected prior to the consultation, via a secure payment request we send from Hotdoc, or over the phone. Medicare rebates will be processed online to save you the hassle.
NOTE: – We charge an After hours fee on weekends and public holidays. A gap payment of $80 to $90 applies for all appointments.
WEEKDAY APPOINTMENTS (FACE TO FACE):
Medicare Patients with a Centerlink Pension or HealthCare card and chidren under 16 years old, will be required to pay a small $41.80 Gap fee (out of pocket), See above table for private fee list
Long appointments start at $162. Consultation fees are based on length and complexity of the consultation. Medicare rebates are increased for these consultations
We also take walk-in patients, if we have availability. However please note that these will be privately charged at the adult rate consistently even if the patient is a child under 16 or holds a Pension or Health Care Card. We also cannot guarantee a short wait time for these consultations.
WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS: (FACE TO FACE & TELEPHONE)
We charge an After hours fee on weekends and public holidays. A gap payment of $80 to $90 applies for all appointments.
(See table sbove for list of current prices.
A complete fee list can be provided on request.
*Medicare rebates are an estimate, please be aware this may vary.
NON ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please note a Non-Attendance Fee of $40 is payable if a patient does not attend their doctors appointment or if the appointment is cancelled with less than one hours notice.
Allied health:
Psychologist: – If a patient fails to give 24 hour’s notice or does not attend, a Full appointment fees applies
Dietitian: – If a patient fails to give 48 hours’ notice or does not attend, a Full appointment fees applies
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.
- Travel vaccines will incur a private fee 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.
