Practice Fees
Valid from 1 July 2023.
Fees
Full payment at the time of consultation is required.
All doctors work independently and determine their own billing fee at the time of the consultation.
Important Notes
- A non-attendance or late-cancellation (within 4 hours of your consultation time) fee of $55 applies.
- Repatriation patients are bulk billed under the DVA scheme.
- Only pension and healthcare card holders are charged the concessional fee.
- For appointments involving children, fees will be determined based on the length and complexity of the consultation.
- Telehealth consultations will be charged according to the actual consultation length and MBS rebate. You will only be charged, if applicable, after the Telehealth consultation with your doctor.
- Commonwealth Senior Card holders are billed the standard practice fee.
- With the exception of telehealth, by law, a person may only receive a Medicare rebate when they attend in person. If you are attending an appointment on behalf of an absent family member, please bear in mind it is the person in attendance who will receive the bill in these situations.
- Your doctor may consider reducing your fee in exceptional circumstances. If such circumstances exist, please discuss them with your doctor.
- If you have scheduled a telehealth consultation, please be aware that it is a Medicare requirement that the patient, even if they are a minor, must be present at the time of the phone or video consultation for you to receive a rebate for the consultation.
- Return to Work (Work Cover): Consultations will be charged at the gazetted rates, and we request that accounts be settled in full on the day of consultation. Reimbursement can be claimed through your Return-to-Work Coordinator.
Recommended Consultation Fees (inc telehealth)
| Monday – Friday Standard Fee | Monday – Friday Concessional Fee | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 15 min Medicare rebate $42.85 | $98 | $78 | $112 |
| 15 – 20 min Medicare rebate $42.85 | $114 | $92 | $138 |
| 20 – 30 min Medicare rebate $82.90 | $184 | $144 | $205 |
| 30 – 40 min Medicare rebate $82.90 | $204 | $184 | $245 |
| 40 – 50 min Medicare rebate $122.15 | $288 | $232 | $343 |
| 50 – 60 min Medicare rebate $122.15 | $346 | $278 | $415 |
| longer than 60 min Medicare rebate $197.90 | $422 | $336 | $495 |
Skin Cancer Clinic
| Standard Fee | Concessional Fee | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Skin Check (< 20 min) Medicare rebate $42.85 | $105 | $83 | $119 |
| Long Skin Check (< 40 min) Medicare rebate $82.90 | $185 | $150 | $211 |
Procedure Fees
Procedures performed such as skin surgery, Implanon and Mirena insertions, iron infusions, ECG, spirometry, vaccinations, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, Doppler ultrasound, suturing and plastering etc will incur a fee. Recommended fees are below, your doctor will advise you of the cost.
| Standard Gap | Concessional Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Skin Excision | $200 | $120 |
| Complex Skin Excision (flap or graft required) | $300 | $150 |
| Skin Biopsy | $100 | $60 |
Other Services
| Fee (no rebate) | |
|---|---|
| Iron infusion | $220 |
| Prescriptions | $24 |
| Paperwork completed by the doctor (not including insurance and medical reports) | $30 – $110 |
Methods of Payment
The reception team can assist you by submitting Medicare refund claims online. Your Medicare rebate will be reimbursed to your bank account within 48 hours if you provide your bank account details at the time of payment. This practice accepts payment by cash, EFTPOS, credit card or cheque. Payment by credit card over the telephone is also accepted and our team will happily post receipt of this transaction.
When booking Telehealth appointments via HotDoc, you will be prompted to provide your credit card details. These details are securely stored within the HotDoc system and no payment will be allocated to your card until completion of your appointment with your doctor.
All personal information provided is strictly confidential and governed by privacy laws. Gap payments for general practitioner (GP), specialist, radiology and pathology services can be counted towards the Medicare Safety Net.
Understanding your Medicare Safety Net
As a Medicare Card holder, you are automatically enrolled in the Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN) program. Once your out-of-hospital (GP and specialist consultations, radiology and pathology) total gap payments reach a certain threshold, you will receive 100% of the Schedule Fee for out-of-hospital services for the rest of the calendar year.
As a Medicare Card holder, you are also eligible for the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN). The EMSN has two thresholds: General and Concessional/Family Tax Benefit Part A. When you reach the General Threshold, your benefit will apply to out -of-hospital medical services and this will apply for the rest of the calendar year.
You’ll receive 100% of the Medicare Schedule Fee and the lowest of the following:
- 80% of the out of pocket amount.
- Extended Medicare Safety Net benefit caps.
If you’re part of a registered family, you’ll need to confirm your family members before Medicare will pay you the higher Extended Medicare Safety Net benefit.
You can track your Medicare Safety Net progress on the Express Pluss Medicare App. Find out more about your eligibility and benefits on Services Australia’s Medicare Safety Nets page.