Private billing fees apply to consultations. Doctors, who choose to set their own fees, do not bulk bill Concession Card holders or children 15 years & under and there is no discount for healthcare or pension cards.
Please note - BULK BILLING WILL NOT be reintroduced based on increased incentive payments for General Practice. Unfortunately, bulk billing consultations continues to not be financially viable. The reality is, even with increased incentive payments, the amount paid will not equal the amount needed to cover costs and adequately compensate your doctor and/or the practice.
Indicative Fees
Standard consultation fee - $89 (Medicare rebate $41.40)
Long consultation - $178.00 (Medicare rebate $80.10)
Please note, associate doctors set their own fees. Doctors charge other fees for procedures, longer/more complicated appointments, medical reports, completion of forms, etc. Please ask reception for more information.
Full payment is expected at the conclusion of each consultation. If an account is taken and not paid within 7 business days, a $10 handling charge will be applied to your invoice.
DVA Gold Card Holders are direct billed for consultations.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please discuss this with your doctor during your consultation. Reception staff communicate the fees determined by the doctor - they do not determine the fees.
The Medicare Safety Nets can help to lower out-of-pocket medical costs for out of hospital services. For information and to learn how to register, visit Services Australia www.servicesaustralia.gov.au website or call 132 011.
