NEWS
Fees and Costs
We are a bulk billing practice for patients holding a valid Medicare card. Some services are excluded and an out-of-pocket expense will apply. Fees will vary depending on the service.
Private Patients
The following fees apply to patients who do not hold a Medicare card or OSHC/OVC membership, the following fees do apply;
- Weekday consultation – $100
- Weekend consultation – $120
- Pathology testing will incur additional fees.
- Allied health services will be privately billed.
Additional Fees
Some of the services excluded from bulk billing include
- WorkCover
- Specialist consultations
- Allied health services
- Procedures*
- Pap smears
- Pre-employment medical assessments
- Driver assessment form
- Medical reports
- Skin cancer checks
- New patients who do not have their Medicare card.
* The fees will vary depending on the complexity of the service and the procedure required.
Fees of referral to other Health Providers
The Doctors may suggest referral to other medical services (e.g pathology, radiology and other health care providers / specialists). The Doctors can requests they these referred service be bulked bill on your behalf but ultimately any fees charged will be the referee’s discretion. It is therefore advisable that you contact them to confirm any out-of-pocket fees.
From time to time, the pathology collection room operated by Australian Clinical Labs may be closed and the Doctors may assist by collecting your sample. Please note that the GPs are not aware of the pathology fees. You should contact Australian Clinical Lab (1300 134 111) to confirm the fees payable (if any) and provide instructions if you wish to proceed.