Billing Information
SK Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice.
On weekdays (9am to 6pm), we offer bulk-billing consultations to children under the age of 15 years and Centrelink Concession Card holders (Healthcare Card and Pensioners Card).
Private fees will apply to minor procedures (for example, skin excisions and iron infusions) and non-government funded vaccinations (for example, Bexsero).
Examples:
Monday appointment for a 15 year old patient: Bulk-billed
Tuesday appointment for a 43 year old patient with a healthcare card and an iron infusion: Privately billed
Saturday appointment for a 13 year old patient: Privately billed.
Please note that Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (formerly, EPC) for our physiotherapist and dietitian, are bulk-billed.
Private Billing
For all other patients, weekend and public holiday appointments, the following consultation fees are applicable. The cost of the consultation is determined by your doctor, and is usually based on the length and complexity of the consultation.
Full payment is required at the completion of your appointment. Rebates from Medicare are available at Reception.
Phone Consultation Fees
Standard Consultation Fees apply.
Standard Consultation Fees (As of 1 July 2024)
Concession rate applies to children aged 0-15 years old, health care or concession card holders who are Medicare eligible patients.
| WEEKDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTATION TYPE | PRACTICE FEES | OUT OF POCKET | MEDICARE REBATE | CHILDREN 0-15 YRS CONCESSION CARD |
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| Standard | 23 / Level B | $80 | $37.15 | $42.85 | Bulkbilling $0 gap fee |
| Long | 36 / Level C | $140 | $57.10 | $82.90 | |
| Extended | 44 / Level D | $185 | $62.85 | $122.15 | |
| Mental Health Care Plan | 2715 | $160 | $56.30 | $103.70 | |
| SATURDAY (9AM TO 1PM) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTATION TYPE | PRACTICE FEES | OUT OF POCKET | MEDICARE REBATE | CHILDREN 0-15 YRS CONCESSION CARD |
|
| Standard | 23 / Level B | $102.85 | $60 | $42.85 | No bulkbilling See Practice Fees |
| Long | 36 / Level C | $142.90 | $82.90 | ||
| Extended | 44 / Level D | $182.15 | $122.15 | ||
| Mental Health Care Plan | 2715 | $163.70 | $103.70 | ||
| SATURDAY (1PM TO 6PM) SUNDAY |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTATION TYPE | PRACTICE FEES | OUT OF POCKET | MEDICARE REBATE | CHILDREN 0-15 YRS CONCESSION CARD |
|
| Standard | 5020 / Level B | $125.80 | $70 | $55.80 | No bulkbilling See Practice Fees |
| Long | 5040 / Level C | $165.70 | $95.70 | ||
| Extended | 5060 / Level D | $204.20 | $134.20 | ||
| Mental Health Care Plan | 2715 | $173.70 | $103.70 | ||
Pre-employment medicals, WorkCover and CTP Billing, RMS Driving Medicals
Patients are responsible for paying for their employment and insurance medicals until a valid claim number has been provided by the insurer.
Fees will vary depending on the length and complexity of the consultation. There is no rebate for these types of consultations.
For an up to date SIRA WorkCover approved rates, please visit the link here.
Payment Methods
We accept cash, credit cards (VISA, Mastercard and American Express), debit cards (EFTPOS). Please note that a surcharge may apply up to 1.5% of the total transaction amount depending on the credit card or debit card used.
Unfortunately, we do not hold accounts, nor accept cheque payments.
If you are unsure regarding any of the above, please call Reception on 02 9193 7850.
| PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSULTATION TYPE | PRACTICE FEES | OUT OF POCKET | MEDICARE REBATE | CHILDREN 0-15 YRS CONCESSION CARD |
|
| Standard | 5020 / Level B | $135.80 | $80 | $55.80 | No bulkbilling See Practice Fees |
| Long | 5040 / Level C | $175.70 | $95.70 | ||
| Extended | 5060 / Level D | $214.20 | $134.20 | ||
| Mental Health Care Plan | 2715 | $183.70 | $103.70 | ||