Fees, Payments and Options
Overview
This document outlines the following subjects:
- An Explanation of Fees
- Private Patients
- Public vs Private
- Payment Policy
- Tax Refund Scheme
- No Private Health Insurance
An Explanation of Fees
The standard fees charged by our rooms are in line with the Australian Medical Association recommended fee schedule. This means that in most instances there will be a ‘gap’ between our surgical fee and what is covered by Medicare and your health insurance fund.
If you have any questions it is important that you ask about this gap. Our staff are fully informed with charges and rebates and will be able to help you navigate through what can be a complex process. You will be provided with a written itemised statement for your procedure. These fee explanations can cover:
- Consulting Fee
- Surgical Fee
- Treatment Estimates
If you require more information, please do not hesitate to call the practice.
Other Possible Disbursements
There may be other charges involved in your care. You need to also check with your health fund to see what is covered for any additional areas of service. Potential areas of additional costs are:
- Hospital
- Surgical Assistants
- Implants or Prosthesis
- Anaesthetics
- Tests (Radiology, Pathology)
- Post-Operative Care including Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Estimates
We offer informed financial consent to all our patients prior to surgery. This is a pre-treatment estimate of your surgical costs.
