Fee Information

From 1 November 2025, Southern Fleurieu Family Practice will become a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice for all eligible standard GP services.

New Medicare funding allows us to remove out of pocket fees for standard GP care — as long as government support remains in place. If funding changes or fails to keep up with rising costs, we may need to review this model in future.

Bulk Billing now applies to ALL patients with a valid Medicare card — not just pension or concession card holders.

If you have Medicare, you can be bulk billed for eligible GP services with no gap payment. This decision reflects our commitment to keeping quality primary care accessible and affordable for every member of our community. With increased government support through Medicare, we can now remove out of pocket costs for a wide range of everyday GP care.

What will be bulk billed?

Patients with a valid Medicare card can be bulk billed for:

Standard GP consultations
Care plans for chronic conditions
Mental health treatment plans
Health assessments (45–49, 75+ etc.)

What may still attract a fee?

Some services are not covered under the bulk-billing program, including:

Minor procedures (e.g. skin excisions, suturing)
Diagnostic services (e.g. ECGs)
Allied health and other non GP services
Consumables or non MBS services
Appointments for patients without a Medicare number

Our reception team can always confirm costs before your appointment.

Procedures

A higher fee will apply for minor procedures including mirenas, implanons, iron infusion, venesections, biopsies and skin lesion removals. Your doctor will discuss this fee with you.

Payment of accounts

For services that are not bulk billed, full payment of your account is appreciated at the time of consultation. EFTPOS, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Accounts are transmitted directly to Medicare – if your bank details are registered with Medicare and the account is paid in full, your Medicare rebate can be reimbursed immediately back into your bank account.

Or we use the Tyro system where the benefit can be placed straight back into your bank account using a debit card (not credit card).

Fees from 1st November 2025

We’re committed to making care accessible, which is why most doctor appointments at our practice are bulk billed.

Some services are not covered and will have a private fee.

ITEM#	CONSULTATION TYPE	MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS
3	Short < 5min	NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE
23	Standard < 15min
36	Long < 30min
44	Prolonged > 30min
123	Level E > 60min
965 / 967	Care Plans
707 / 695 / 699	Health Assessments

OTHER FEES

Infusion / Venesection	$60	Transfer Full Medical Records	$60
Mirena / Implanon	$60	Did not Attend (DNA)	$30
Excisions / Biopsies	$110	Short/Long Medical Reports	$110 - $160
Spirometry	$40	Heavy Vehicle License	$110
ECG	$40	ABI	$40
Simple Dressing	$10	Complex Dressing / Dressing Pack	$30
Wound Glue	$20	Zofran Wafer	$8

Please Note:

Excisions and procedures are exempt from dressing charges.
Fees effective 1st November 2025 and are subject to change

Cancellation Policy

Please inform us at least two hours prior to your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

This allows us to offer the appointment slot to other patients who may have a need for our care.

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.