Guide to fees
These fees are a guide to what you may be charged – your GP will set their own fee.
Registrars will charge according to the fee guide.
Brief consultation – $71.00 (medicare rebate $20.55)
Standard consultation < 20 minutes (Level B) Consultation – $106.00 (medicare rebate $45.05)
Long consultation, > 20 minutes (Level C) Consultation – $170.00 (medicare rebate $87.10)
Prolonged Constulation, > 40 minutes (Level D) Consultation – $225.00 (medicare rebate $128.35)
Mental Health Care Plan, >20 minutes – $191.00 (medicare rebate $108.95)
Mental Health Care Plan, >40 minutes – $280.00 (medicare rebate $160.50)
Missed Appointments and Late Cancellations between $44 – $66 (depending on type of booking; Fee is charged at doctor’s discretion)
Saturday – additional gap fees apply
Services Without Consultation (ie referrals, prescriptions) – $30.00
Services provided by nurses - $35.00
Procedures:
Treatment room fee of $25.00 – $50.00
Doctor fee (out of pocket) of $125.00 – $250.00 depending on type of procedure. Please note, total cost range is $200 to $500. Out of pocket refers to amount after MBS rebate to patient.
General Information
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When the consultation takes either less time or more time than booked, an appropriate fee will be charged.
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Patients holding full pensioner card or heath care card entitlements may be offered discount rates.
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You will be advised of any additional charges that may apply (for example vaccines and consumables).
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Some services are not eligible for Medicare rebates e.g. pre-employment and insurance medicals or requests to view your medical records.
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All fees can be discussed confidentially with your doctor and allowances can be made for your individual circumstances.
Non-Medicare Appointments
There are some circumstances where an appointment can’t be submitted to Medicare. This means you will be privately billed and will not receive a rebate from Medicare. Some examples of these services may include:
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A telehealth or video appointment while the patient is overseas
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A telehealth or video appointment while the patient is admitted to hospital (as in inpatient)
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An appointment relating to a Workcover claim
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A medical assessment for your employer OR for an insurance application/claim
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A fitness to drive medical assessment for VicRoads
If you have any concerns about the fee for your appointment, please discuss with your GP.
