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Patient Fees in addition to Medicare rebates apply for services provided in this Practice.

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Some consultation services may be bulk billed for local patients who fit the criteria below:

  • Records are held at this Practice
  • Their regular Doctor is at the Practice and;
  • Hold a current pension concession card, health care card or DVA gold card, or
  • Are under 16 years of age, or
  • Are attending as part of a planned management program.

All other patients can expect to pay a fee.

A fee will always apply to (regardless of concessions held):

  • Emergency consultations
  • Surgical and Therapeutic Procedures
  • Non attendance at all booked consultations
  • Request for transfer of medical records
  • Visitors and patients whose usual GP and records are held elsewhere
  • Workcover consultations

Payment in full is expected on the day and can be made by Cash, Credit Card, Cheque or EFTPOS.

The clinic is electronically connected to Medicare through the HICAPS system. Present your Medicare card and a debit card upon payment and we can process your Medicare claim immediately.

WORK COVER

If you are a new work cover patient; please inform the Receptionist at the time of making the appointment and bring your employer’s contact details for verification. Payment in full is expected on the day for patients without a current Workcover claim number. The worker may, if they choose, seek compensation for these charges by lodging a claim.

Please discuss  any account queries with Reception.

REFERRAL COSTS

From time to time you may be referred to outside agencies for tests, investigations or a specialist opinion. Please note that you are responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred as part of this referral. It is advisable to contact the external provider to find out their fee policy prior to your appointment.