Consultation (in Rooms) Fees

Initial consultation:  A higher fee is charged when you see the doctor for the first time as extra time is allocated for this visit.   

Subsequent consultation: A lower fee is charged when you see the doctor again as this is because less time is usually needed once the doctor has become familiar with your condition.    

Post-operative Care:  During the post-operative care period, the cost of visiting the doctor is included in the operation fee.  The period this applies to varies according to the surgery and is determined by the Medicare Benefits Schedule.  For major surgery, the period is usually six weeks, but varies considerably.  

Extra costs: If a procedure is performed at the time of the consultation, you will be charged extra for this.  Procedures include Implanon insertion and/or removal, IUCD insertion and/or removal, implants, colposcopy and biopsy etc.  

How will I be charged and how should I pay? : You will be issued with an invoice at the end of the consultation, and will be required to pay at the time of the visit.  You may pay with cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (We accept all major credit cards).  You will need to pay the whole cost of the consultation, and then take the invoice to Medicare for a rebate.  Concessions are not routinely offered for health care card holders.   

What should I bring? You will need a referral letter from your doctor.  This is very important, as it tells the doctor what you have been sent for and may give extra important information such as your illnesses or medications.  Without a referral letter you will not be able to claim a Medicare rebate.