MIXED BILLING
As of 1st July 2024 we are a Mixed-Billing Practice.
The information below outlines the following:
- What is mixed-billing?
- When will bulk-billing still apply?
- How will the fee be processed?
- How will I know the cost of my appointment before I come in?
- Reasons for the change in policy
- List of common fees
- What is mixed-billing?
Mixed-billing means that most patients will pay a ‘gap payment’ for appointments. A gap payment is an out-of-pocket cost that is the difference between the practice’s private fee and your Medicare rebate.
However, some patients will continue to be bulk-billed or will be eligible for a concession fee.
- When will bulk-billing still apply?
Access to healthcare is very important to us. Therefore, certain patients will continue to be bulk-billed.
Children 16 years and younger are Bulk Billed.
DVA Gold patients are Bulk Billed.
General care plans are Bulk Billed.
Covid-19 and Influenza vaccine appointments will be Bulk Billed, however, the vaccine itself may incur a fee for those patients that are not eligible for government vaccine programs.
- How will the fee be processed?
You will be charged the full consultation fee to your credit or debit card at the end of your appointment. We can then electronically process your Medicare rebate on your behalf. The rebate should appear in your bank account within 1-2 business days. We recommend that you ensure your bank details are up to date on my.gov.au to avoid any delays in receiving your rebate. Patients who are not bulk-billed or concession card holders should expect an out-of-pocket fee of between $10 to $50 on top of the Medicare rebate for a standard consultation.
- How will I know the cost of my appointment before I come in?
Our reception staff will always try to give you the most accurate advice possible about the costs of your appointment ahead of time. However, please keep in mind that the reception staff will only be able to offer you advice based on the information you provide and that your type of consultation may vary in your appointment.
Key indicators that will change the cost of your appointment include the length of time of your appointment, how many issues you discuss with the doctor, and whether there is a procedure involved in your appointment. We have tried our best to keep the gap payment as consistent as possible across all appointment types so that patients do not experience too much variation.
- Reasons for the change in policy:
We are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of healthcare we provide. Recently, the cost of consumables, running, and maintaining our practice has gone up. In order to protect the sustainability of this practice, we need to make this change to continue providing quality and effective service.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our practice – in the past and into the future.
Kind regards,
Management, Doctors, and Staff
Christine Cnr Medical Centre
WEEKDAY PRICE LIST
All new patients over 16 years of age are charged a consult fee of $90 with a rebate of $42.85 on initial visit, including pension and concession card holders.
All new patients 16 years of age and under are charged a $10 registration fee on their initial visit and then once annually.
Other appointments, including medical assessments, pre-employment medicals, and drivers’ medicals, maintain an out-of-pocket fee ranging between $150.00 to $300.00. For more information specific to your inquiry, please call our reception staff.
Pricing above is based on the patient having a valid Medicare Card.
Fees are subject to change as per Medicare.
Fees updated as of December 2024.
WEEKEND PRICE LIST
NO CARE PLANS, MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLANS, NURSE-ASSISTED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, OR IMMUNISATIONS ARE DONE ON THE WEEKEND.
On the weekend, all new patients over 16 years of age are charged a consult fee of $115 with a rebate of $53.90 on initial visit, including pension and concession card holders.
On the weekend, all new patients 16 years of age and under are charged a $10 registration fee on their initial visit and then once annually.
Other appointments, including medical assessments, pre-employment medicals, and drivers’ medicals, maintain an out-of-pocket fee ranging between $150.00 to $300.00. For more information specific to your inquiry, please call our reception staff.
Pricing above is based on the patient having a valid Medicare Card.
Fees are subject to change as per Medicare.
Fees updated as of December 2024.
HICAPS PARTICIPATING HEALTH FUNDS
We accept HICAPS participating health funds & health insurance.
We charge a gap fee of between $10 – $50 out-of-pocket for all appointments for all patients, including both Medicare and HICAPS paying patients
See below for a list of accepted HICAPS participating health funds.
ALLIED HEALTH FEES
PSYCHOLOGY
Dr Subhadra Rani Putta
Medicare: $110.50 with $85.20 Medicare rebate / 50 minutes
Private: $110.50* / 50 minutes
*Rebate dependent on fund
Prof. Lin Bai
Initial: $146.65 with $96.65 Medicare rebate / 60 minutes
Subsequent: $131.65 with $96.65 Medicare rebate / 50 minutes
Private: $131.65* / 50 minutes
Pension/Concession/Student: $121.65 with $96.65 Medicare rebate / 50 minutes
< 16 years: $116.65 with $96.65 Medicare rebate / 50 minutes
DVA Card Holders: Bulk Billed
*Rebate dependent on fund
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Allie Marrable
Medicare
Initial: $90 with $58 Medicare rebate / 45 minutes
Subsequent: $75 with $58 Medicare rebate/ 30 minutes
Private Health
Initial: $100* / 45 minutes
Subsequent: $80* / 30 minutes
*Rebate dependent on fund
Eliana Londsdale
Medicare
Initial: $100 with $68 Medicare rebate / 45 minutes
Subsequent: $85 with $68 Medicare rebate / 30 minutes
Private Health
Initial: $100* / 45 minutes
Subsequent: $85* / 30 minutes
*Rebate dependent on fund
HYPNOTHERAPY
Perumal Pillai
Initial: Free / 60 minutes
Subsequent: $120 / 60 minutes
3 Visit Package: $300 / 3 x 60 minute sessions
BULK BILLING EXCEPTIONS
All patients 16 years and under will be Bulk Billed for standard consults and charged a $10 registration fee annually.
Pension card, concession card, and student card holders will be charged at a discounted rate but are not bulk billed – see price list for fees.
DVA gold card holders will be bulk billed. All other DVA cards will be charged at a discounted rate.
Other bulk billing services include:
- Chronic Disease Management Care Plans
- 75 year old health check
- 45-49 year old health check
- Heart health check
- Diabetes check
- Asthma care plan and action plans
- Paediatric checks
- Childhood immunisations
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We accept:
- EFTPOS
- VISA
- Mastercard
- Apple Pay
- Cash
We do not accept American Express and apologise for any inconvenience.