Private Fee Changes
Fee changes will occur from 2nd December 2024 to maintain an environment where we can provide you with the quality of service you deserve. We aim to keep your overall out-of-pocket expense to a minimum, while maintaining the highest possible standard of care.
Appointments not attended or cancelled no later than 1 hour before. Will incur a $40 cancellation fee
TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
Medicare Patients with a Centrelink Pension or HealthCare card and chidren under 16 years old, will receive a $20 discount and receive a Medicare rebate, 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. An additional gap fee of $25 for Saturdays and $45 on Sundays – Note, these are additional gap fees on top of the current weekday gap amounts.
WEEKDAY APPOINTMENTS (FACE TO FACE):
Medicare Patients with a Centerlink Pension or HealthCare card and chidren under 16 years old, will receive a $20 discount, See above table for private fee list
Long appointments start at $170. 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. An additional gap fee of $25 for Saturdays and $45 on Sundays – Note, these are additional gap fees on top of the current weekday gap amounts..
(See table above 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 $50 weekdays and $60 on weekends is payable if a patient does not attend their doctor’s appointment or if the appointment is cancelled with less than 2 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.
