Fees and Billing Policy

Fees as of 1st April 2023

Appointment Type Full Fee  Out of Pocket  Rebate 
Consultation less than 6 minutes$40.00$20.40$18.85
Standard Consultation$95.00$52.15$41.20
Long Consult (more than 20 mins)$140.00$57.10$79.70
Prolonged Consult (lasting at least 40 mins)$200.00$77.85$117.40

 

Billing Policy

  • This practice has a mixed billing policy
  • Concession card holders and children under the age of 16 are bulk billed
  • A fee is payable by non-concession card holders – reception can assist you in claiming back your Medicare rebate, an out of pocket cost will apply
  • Minor surgical procedures will incur an minimum out of pocket cost of $120
  • Travel & Flu vaccines will incur a private fee for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare
  • Patients with no Medicare card will need to pay the full private fees based on the length of the consultation
  • WorkCover and TAC patients will be required to pay for consultations at time of the appointment. A receipt will be issued for patients to claim reimbursement from WorkcCover/TAC directly.
  • It is the practice policy that patients booking Telephone/Telehealth consultations need to have seen a GP face-to-face at South Wangaratta Medical Centre within the previous 6 month period.
  • Telephone consults are subject to standard billing
Appointment Type Full Fee  Out of Pocket  Rebate 
Consultation less than 6 minutes $33.20 $15.00 $18.20
Standard Consultation $81.75 $42.00 $39.75
Long Consult (more than 20 mins) $131.95 $55.00 $76.95
Prolonged Consult (lasting at least 40 mins) $178.30 $65.00 $113.30

Billing Policy

  • This practice has a mixed billing policy
  • Concession card holders are bulk billed
  • A fee is payable by non-concession card holders – reception can assist you in claiming back your Medicare rebate, an out of pocket cost will apply
  • Minor surgical procedures will incur an minimum out of pocket cost of $120
  • Travel & Flu vaccines will incur a private fee for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare
  • Patients with no Medicare card will need to pay the full private fees based on the length of the consultation
  • Patients attending for Workover, TAC, Employment Medicals, Insurance Medicals etc., must bring evidence of an accepted claim from their insurer or pay privately at the time of their appointment. 
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