No prescribed regulatory fee structure is advocated in Australia for consultations. The fees set out in this section are based on competitive market-related fees, as seen in similar practices.
Surgical fees are based on the Australian Medical Association fee structure as the suggested minimum wage for the expertise provided.
Dr. Jo is not unreasonable with his fee structure and does have a sympathetic ear.
$260 Partly refundable from Medicare
$180* Partly refundable from Medicare
*Pensioner discounts apply to holders of a Pensioner Concession Card.
Free of charge within the 6-week limit after the procedure. Subsequent visits will be charged as a review consultation.
If you have been discharged from the practice to be reviewed by your GP for continued care, or if you have not been seen for over 12 months in the practice, you will be charged an initial consultation fee at your next appointment. Check with the rooms when making your appointment.
All procedures are charged at Private Rates. This does involve an out-of-pocket expense for both the privately funded and uninsured patients. Check with the rooms prior to your procedure what the expense would be if you have not already received a quote on the day of booking your procedure.
Please note that you will be invoiced full fees for your surgery and it is your responsibility to apply to Medicare and your health fund for any rebate due to you thereafter.
Your final bill from different sources will possibly consist of:
Official letters or insurance reports will be charged according to AMA guidelines.
Failure to pay in a timely manner will lead to legal action of which the legal and administrative fees will be your liability.