Fees and Billing
Monaro Medical Practice is now a Bulk Billing Practice for standard GP services.
This means that most standard consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, with no out-of-pocket cost.
Please ensure you bring your Medicare card to each appointment.
Patients Without Medicare
Patients who do not hold a valid Medicare card, including overseas visitors and temporary residents are privately billed for all consultations.
Private Fees:
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Standard Consultation: $86.00
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Long / Complex Consultation: $135.00
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Prolonged Consultation: $165.00
Payment is required on the day.
A receipt will be provided for claiming with private health insurance.
Services That May Attract a Private Fee
Some services require additional clinical resources, consumables, specialised treatment or extended appointment time.
These services may incur a private fee, however Medicare rebates may apply.
These services include:
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Pregnancy / Antenatal care
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Visiting specialist consultations (e.g. Cardiology)
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Iron infusions
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Sleep medicine consultations & testing
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Surgical and skin procedures
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Travel vaccinations (including the cost of vaccines)
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Wound care & complex dressings
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Forms, reports and letters not covered under Medicare
You will be advised of any fees prior to treatment and rebates (if applicable) can be processed on-site.
Independent Practitioner Billing Notice
All Doctors and specialists consulting through Monaro Medical Practice operate as independent practitioners.
Billing and clinical decisions are made at the individual Doctor’s discretion, based on your clinical needs.