Patient Information – Para Hills
Para Hills 365 Days Medical Centre – Fees
NEW PATIENTS
If you would like to consult with a doctor, kindly click the button below to complete the new patient form.From 1st July 2024, for all Private Billing consultations the new fee structure will include a Gap of $30-$40 for GP consultation and a Gap of $10 (inc GST) for Practice Service Fee to cover the new Payroll Tax that was Implemented by the State Government from 1st July 2024 and the increasing cost of running the practice.
We operate as a Mixed Billing practice, incorporating both Bulk Billing and Private Billing, on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm and Private Billing after 4pm on weekdays, all day on weekends and on public holidays.
Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments.
Surcharges for card payments:
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Cards |
Surcharge |
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Visa – Credit Card |
1% |
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Master – Credit Card |
1% |
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Visa – Debit Card |
1% |
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Master – Debit Card |
1% |
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Tap & Save – Debit Card |
1% |
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Eftpos – Debit Card |
1% |
MIXED BILLING WEEKDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Mixed Billing incorporating both Bulk Billing and Private Billing.
We Bulk Bill Children under 16 years of age who have Valid Medicare card ,DVA Gold cardholders ,Health Care card holders, Pension cardholders and Senior Red cardholders during weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
Bulkbilling will not incur the Gap fee for consultations and Practice Service fee.
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment ( Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments ) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $42.85 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $82.90 +Gap $40+ Practice Service Fee $10) = $132.90 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $132.90 + Surcharges apply for card payments
PRIVATE BILLING ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $42.85 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $82.90 +Gap $40+ Practice Service Fee $10) = $132.90 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $132.90 + Surcharges apply for card payments
PRIVATE BILLING ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 8PM
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $55.80 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $95.80 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $95.70 + Gap $40 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $145.70 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $95.80+ Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $145.70+ Surcharges apply for card payments
PRIVATE BILLING ON SATURDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $42.85 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $82.90 + Gap $40 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $132.90 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $132.90+ Surcharges apply for card payments
PRIVATE BILLING ON SATURDAY FROM 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $55.80 + Gap $30+ Practice Service Fee $10) = $95.80 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $95.70 + Gap $40+ Practice Service Fee $10) = $145.70 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $95.80 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $145.70 + Surcharges apply for card payments
PRIVATE BILLING ON SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Private Billing patients must settle their full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap for Consultation + Gap for Practice Service Fee + Surcharges apply for card payments) up front at the time of consultation. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line Services.
Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare Rebate $55.80 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $95.80 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare Rebate $95.70 + Gap $40 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $145.70 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $95.80 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $145.70 + Surcharges apply for card payments
TELEHEALTH
To be eligible for a Medicare Rebate, patients must have had at least one face-to-face consultation in this medical centre within the last 12 months (a Medicare requirement, not our policy).
Telehealth Services are subject to Mixed Billing ( Bulik Billing and Private Billing ) every day, including weekends and public holidays.
Children under 16 years of age with valid Medicare cards , DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care cardholders, Pension cardholders, and Senior Red card holders would be Bulkbilled ( no Gap fee apply ) if they had a face-to-face consultation in this medical centre within the last 12 months (as per Medicare requirements).
Others are considered private patients and must pay in full (Medicare Rebate if eligible + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10+ Surcharges apply for card payments) before consultation.
Medicare Rebate if eligible will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your nominated bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare.
Private insurance patients will receive an emailed invoice to submit to their insurer for a Rebate if eligible.
Telehealth consultations Who has valid Medicare card (Medicare Rebate if eligible $42.85 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) = $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments
Telehealth consultations with private insurance (private insurance $42.85 + Gap $30 + Practice Service Fee $10) $82.85 + Surcharges apply for card payments.
Telehealth consultations for patients not eligible for Medicare Rebate or without private insurance are charged at 82.85 + Surcharge apply for card payments.
We do not prescribe S4/S8 medications (Panadeine Forte, Oxazepam, Valium, Zanax, Tramadol, Oxycontin, Serepax etc) over the phone consultation. Some Doctors may not prescribe Antibiotics over the phone.
Doctors may request to come face to face consultation if required for physical examination after Telehealth.
ADDITIONAL FEE:
Additional fee is applicable to all patients including Children under 16 years of age, DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care card holders, Pension cardholders and Senior Red cardholders for minor surgical procedures, excisions, Iron infusion, Ear syringing, Implanon Insertion, Implanon removal dressings, skin checks, etc. Please consult our reception team for details. Full Payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap Fee + Procedure Fee + Practice Service Fee) is required on the consultation day. Payments are accepted by credit card, debit card or cash. We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Surcharges apply for card payments. Medicare Rebate if eligible will be credited back into your nominated Bank account. The time for Medicare Rebate to your bank account takes 1-2 days but it depends on Medicare.
Gap fee for some of the procedures and provided services:
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Uber/Commercial Driver Licence |
$150.00 |
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Heavy Vehicle Licence |
$150.00 |
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Dangerous Goods |
$150.00 |
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Employment Related Report |
$150.00 |
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Standard Medical Report |
$150.00 |
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Long Medical Report |
$200.00 |
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Transfer of notes- personal use |
$55.00 |
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1st Certificate- Cremation |
$112.00 |
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2nd Certificate- Cremation |
$62.00 |
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Cryo 1 Wart |
$10.00 |
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Cryo 2 or more Warts |
$20.00 |
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Procedure Consumables |
$30.00 |
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Implanon Insertion |
$100.00 |
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Implanon Removal |
$100.00 |
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Implanon Insertion & Removal |
$150.00 |
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Skin Cancer Check |
$30.00 |
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Excision/ Punch Biopsy |
$60.00 |
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Iron Infusion |
$160.00 |
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Toenail removal |
$160.00 |
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Laceration Repair / Surgical Procedures |
$30.00 |
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Venesection |
$60.00 |
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Ear Syringe Irrigation |
$20.00 |
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Mirena Insertion |
$120.00 |
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Mirena Removal |
$50.00 |
For Antenatal Shared care, mental health consultations, mental health care plans and mental health plan reviews, all patients must pay a Gap fee of $30-$40 and Practice Service fee $10. Full payment (Medicare Rebate + Gap fee $30-$40+ Practice Service fee $10 + Surcharges apply for card payments) is due on the day of consultation.
CANCELLATION FEES
Please provide 6 hours’ notice when canceling an appointment. Failure to do so or failure to attend an appointment will result in a $60 charge. This policy applies to both doctor and allied health appointments.
OVERSEAS VISITORS
We are in partnership with Bupa. Patients with a valid Bupa card only need to pay the Gap $30-$40 +Practice Service fee $10 + Surcharges apply for card payments, and the consultation fee will be directly debited from the Bupa insurer. Other overseas visitors will be expected to pay the fee in full (Consultation Fee + Gap $30-$40 + Practice Service Fee $10 + Surcharges apply for card payments) after the consultation. Please ensure you bring your valid membership card.
ALLIED HEALTH
Allied Health accepts referrals from other medical centres, private health extras, Work Cover, insurance claims, as well as private payments. Most of the Referrals to Allied Health under a GP Management Plan or Mental Health Care Plan have no out-of-pocket expenses. Some Allied health may charge a Gap. Please consult our doctor to determine your eligibility for GP Management Plan or Mental Health Care Plan.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
In matters of extreme urgency, please dial 000 for immediate ambulance attendance. If you require an after-hours visit to your home, please contact our after-hours locum Service on 13 7425.
Para Hills 365 Days Medical Centre – Fees
NEW PATIENTS
If you would like to consult with a doctor, kindly click the button below to complete the new patient form.BILLING POLICY
We operate as a Mixed Billing practice, incorporating both Bulk and Private Billing, on weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm. Private Billing is applicable after 6 pm on weekdays, throughout the day on weekends, and on public holidays.
- Mixed Billing: Patients with valid Medicare cards, children under 16 years of age, DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care cardholders, Pension cardholders, and Senior cardholders (Red) will not incur the gap fee of $30-$40 for standard and long consultations during weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm.
- Private Billing: All patients must settle their accounts in full (Medicare rebate plus $30.00 for standard consultation and $40.00 for long consultation) on the day of consultation. Facilities are available to promptly return the Medicare rebate to your bank account if you present in person.
- Bulk Billing: Applicable to patients holding valid Medicare cards children under 16 years of age, DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care cardholders, Pension cardholders, and Senior cardholders (Red). During weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, these patients will not be charged the gap of $30-$40 for face-to-face consultations.
We accept payments through VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Medicare rebates can typically be credited back to your account immediately if you have an EFTPOS card with a cheque or savings facility. Please bring a VISA, Mastercard, and EFTPOS card with a cheque or savings facility to facilitate the immediate return of your Medicare rebates. Private patients are not eligible for account/credit line services.
A nominal fee is applicable to all patients for minor surgical procedures, vaccinations, excisions, dressings, skin checks, etc. Please consult our reception team for details. Payment in full (Medicare rebate plus nominal fee) is required on the consultation day, with facilities available to return the Medicare rebate to your bank account immediately if you present in person.
For mental health consultations, mental health care plans, mental health plan reviews, and antenatal visits, all patients must pay a gap fee of $30-$40. Full payment (Medicare rebate plus $30.00 for standard consultation and $40.00 for long consultation) is due on the day of consultation, with facilities available for the immediate return of the Medicare rebate if you present in person.
TELEHEALTH
Telehealth services are subject to Mixed Billing every day, including weekends and public holidays. Patients with valid Medicare cards (children under 16 years of age, DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care cardholders, Pension cardholders, and Senior cardholders – Red) would not be charged the gap of $30-$40 if they had a face-to-face consultation in this medical centre within the last 12 months (as per Medicare requirements). Others are considered private patients and must pay in full (Medicare rebate if eligible plus a gap of $30.00) on the day of consultation. The time for Medicare rebates to your bank account depends on Medicare. Private insurance patients will receive an emailed invoice to submit to their insurer for a rebate.
Telehealth consultations with a Medicare card (Medicare rebate if eligible $41.40 plus gap $30) amount to $71.40. Telehealth consultations with private insurance (private insurance if eligible $41.40 plus gap $30) also amount to $71.40. Telehealth consultations for patients not eligible for Medicare rebate or without private insurance are charged at $60.
To be eligible for a Medicare rebate, patients must have had at least one face-to-face consultation in this medical centre within the last 12 months (a Medicare requirement, not our policy).
MIXED BILLING WEEKDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Bulk billing is available for patients holding valid Medicare cards, children under 16 years of age, DVA Gold cardholders, Health Care cardholders, Pension cardholders, and Senior cardholders (Red) on weekdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Private billing patients must pay the gap fee of $30 to $40 per visit:
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $41.40 plus gap $30) = $71.40
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $80.10 plus gap $40) = $120.10
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $71.40
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $120.10
PRIVATE BILLING ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 6:00 PM
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $41.40 plus gap $30) = $71.40
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $80.10 plus gap $40) = $120.10
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $71.40
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $120.10
PRIVATE BILLING ON SATURDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $41.40 plus gap $30) = $71.40
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $80.10 plus gap $40) = $120.10
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $71.40
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $120.10
PRIVATE BILLING ON SATURDAY FROM 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $53.90 plus gap $30) = $83.90
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $92.45 plus gap $40) = $132.45
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $83.90
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $132.45
PRIVATE BILLING ON SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $53.90 plus gap $30) = $83.90
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $92.45 plus gap $40) = $132.45
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $83.90
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare = $132.45
CANCELLATION FEES
Please provide 6 hours’ notice when canceling an appointment. Failure to do so or failure to attend an appointment will result in a $40 charge being added to your account, payable at your next appointment. This policy applies to both doctor and allied health appointments.
OVERSEAS VISITORS
We are in partnership with Bupa. Patients with a valid Bupa card only need to pay the gap between $30-$40 per visit, and the consultation fee will be directly debited from the Bupa insurer. Other overseas visitors will be expected to pay the fee in full after the consultation. Please ensure you bring your valid membership card.
ALLIED HEALTH
Allied Health accepts referrals from other medical centres, private health extras, Work Cover, insurance claims, as well as private payments. Referrals to Allied Health by our doctor under a GP Management Plan or Mental Health Care Plan have no out-of-pocket expenses. Please consult our doctor to determine your eligibility.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
In matters of extreme urgency, please dial 000 for immediate ambulance attendance or proceed to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. If you require an after-hours visit to your home, please contact our after-hours locum service on 13 7425
Para Hills 365 Days Medical Centre – Fees
Opening hours are subject to Doctor’s availability.
NEW PATIENTS
If you would like to consult with a doctor, kindly click the button below to complete the new patient form.MEDICARE
Gap between 20-30 dollars per visit that will apply to your consult. For More Information, please visit our billing policy. You will be asked to pay your account in full (Medicare rebate plus $20.00 for standard consultation and $30.00 for long consultation), with facilities available to return the Medicare rebate to your bank account immediately.
CANCELLATION FEES
Please give 6 hours notice when cancelling an appointment, failure to do so, or failure to attend an appointment will result in a $ 40 charge being added to your account and must be paid upon your next appointment. This applies to both doctor and allied health appointments.
OVERSEAS VISITORS
We are in partnership with Bupa. Gap between 20-30 dollars per visit that will apply to your consult. Other Overseas visitors will be expected to pay the private fees at the completion of the consultation.
Make sure you bring in your membership card.
ALLIED HEALTH
Allied Health accept private health extras, WorkCover, insurance claims, as well as private payment.
REFERRALS
Referrals made to Allied Health by your doctor under a GP Management Plan, or Mental Health Care Plan have no out-of-pocket expense. Please talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
In matters of extreme urgency please telephone 000 for immediate Ambulance attendance or proceed to the emergency department of your nearest Hospital.
If you require an after-hours visit to your home please telephone our after-hours locum service on 13 7425.
BILLING POLICY
We require accounts to be paid in full (Medicare Fee and Gap Fee) on the day of consultation.
Payments can be made by Cash, VISA, Mastercard and EFTPOS. In most cases, Medicare rebates can be credited back to your account immediately if you have an EFTPOS card with a cheque or savings facility.
Account/Credit Line will not be offered to private patients.
Minor surgical procedures, some vaccinations, excisions, dressings etc will incur a nominal fee, please speak with our reception team for details.
BULK BILLING
- Children <16 years of age
- DVA Gold card Holders
- Health Care card Holders
- Pension Card Holders
- Seniors Card Holders(Red)
MIXED BILLING WEEKDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Private billing on Weekdays after 6:00 pm , Weekends, and Public holiday Gap between 20-30 dollars per visit that will apply to your consult. For More Information, please visit our billing policy. You will be asked to pay your account in full (Medicare rebate plus $20.00 for standard consultation and $30.00 for long consultation), with facilities available to return the Medicare rebate to your bank account immediately.
Gap $30-40 for Mental Health consult / Mental Health Care Plan / Mental Health Plan review.
PRIVATE BILLING ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 6:00 PM
- Telehealth Consult (Medicare rebate if eligible $41.40 (gap $20) = $61.40
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $41.40) (gap $20) = $61.40
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $81.10)(gap $30)= $110.10
- Telehealth Consult Patients without Medicare= $61.40
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare = $61.40
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare= $110.10
PRIVATE BILLING ON WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- Telehealth Consult (Medicare rebate if eligible $41.40 (gap $30) = $71.40
- Standard Consult for Medicare Patients (Medicare rebate $53.90 ) (gap $20)=$73.90
- Long Consult for Medicare patients (Medicare rebate $92.45)(gap $30)=$122.45
- Telehealth Consult for Patients without Medicare $71.40
- Standard Consult for Patients without Medicare $73.90
- Long Consult for Patients without Medicare $122.45
TRANSFER OF RECORDS
- Transfer of records = $55.00
