Andrew Place Clinic is a private billing practice. A receipt is issued on the day for patients to claim a rebate from Medicare or we can claim for the patient via medicare online claiming.
From July 1st 2019 our fee structure (paid on the day) will be as follows for a standard Weekday consultation from 9.00am to 4.45pm:
Bulk Billed - 9.00am to 4.45pm Weekdays
- Children 11 and under
- Aged pensioners
- DVA card holders
- Disability support pensioners
- Appointments with the nurse
- Health assessments
- Chronic disease management plan
Concession Fees - 9.00am to 4.45pm Weekdays
Standard Consultation fee $54 ($15.80 out of pocket)
Long Consultation fee $90 ($16.05 out of pocket)
- Health care card holders and pension card holders not on aged or disability pension
- Children 12-15
Private Fees - 9.00am to 4.45pm Weekdays
Standard Consultation fee $76 ($37.80 out of pocket)
Long Consultation fee $112 ($38.05 out of pocket)
- Anyone not in an above category
- New WorkSafe claims
- New TAC claims
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From July 1st 2019 our fee structure (paid on the day) will be as follows for a standard Weekday consultation from 5.00pm to 8.00pm:
Bulk Billed - 5.00pm to 8.00pm Weekdays
- Children 11 and under
- DVA card holders
- Health assessments
- Chronic disease management plan
Concession Fees - 5.00pm to 8.00pm Weekdays
Concession fees do not apply before 9.00am or after 5.00pm Weekdays, Saturdays or Public Holidays, patients will be charged the Private Fee rates during these times
Private Fees - 5.00pm to 8.00pm Weekdays
Standard Consultation fee $81 ($42.80 out of pocket)
Long Consultation fee $117 ($43.05 out of pocket)
- Anyone not in an above category
- Health care card holders and pension card holders not on aged or disability pension
- Children 12-15
- Aged pensioners
- Disability support pensioners
- New WorkSafe claims
- New TAC claims
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From July 1st 2019 our fee structure (paid on the day) will be as follows for a standard Saturday consultation:
Bulk Billed - Saturday
- Children 11 and under (please note: as of 1/1/2020 changes to service fee for doctor consultations will apply, please refer to News tab for details)
- DVA card holders
- Health assessments
- Chronic disease management plan
Concession Fees - Saturday
Concession fees do not apply before 9.00am or after 5.00pm on Weekdays, Saturdays or Public Holidays, patients will be charged the Private Fee rates during these times
Private Fees - Saturday
Standard Consultation fee $86 ($47.80 out of pocket)
Long Consultation fee $122 ($48.05 out of pocket)
- Anyone not in an above category
- Health care card holders and pension card holders not on aged or disability pension
- Children 12-15
- Aged pensioners
- Disability support pensioners
- New WorkSafe claims
- New TAC claims
This will include appointments for Immunisations, Ear Syringing & Dressings etc. The fee for a nurse consultation on a Saturday will be charged at the current medicare rebate amount. There will also be a separate invoice charged for a nurse treatment room fee which is a non-rebate amount. Both invoices need to be paid on the day of consultation.
Aged Pensioners, disability pensioners and Veteran Affairs patients will still have Saturday Nurse appointments bulkbilled.
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From July 1st 2019 our fee structure (paid on the day) will be as follows for a standard Public Holiday consultation:
Bulk Billed - Public Holiday
- Children 11 and under
- DVA card holders
Concession Fees - Public Holiday
Concession fees do not apply before 9.00am or after 5.00pm on Weekdays, Saturdays or Public Holidays, patients will be charged the Private Fee rates during these times
Private Fees - Public Holiday
Standard Consultation fee $105 ($55.20 out of pocket)
Long Consultation fee $155 ($69.70 out of pocket)
- Anyone not in an above category
- Health care card holders and pension card holders not on aged or disability pension
- Children 12-15
- Aged pensioners
- Disability support pensioners
- New WorkSafe claims
- New TAC claims
For a standard consultation, you will receive a Medicare rebate of $38.20. The out of pocket component will be roughly the same for standard and long consultations. An administration fee will be charged if you do not settle your account on the day. Please note that a cancellation fee may be charged if you do not attend your appointment or we are not notified of a cancellation at least 1 hour prior to your appointment time.
Appointments between 8:00am and 9:00 am Monday to Friday are private fee appointments - no patients will be bulk billed during these hours.
After hours, on Saturdays and on Public Holidays children 11 years and under are currently bulk billed; all other patients will be billed the full private fee (please note: as of 1/1/2020 changes to service fee for doctor consultations on Saturdays will apply to patients under 11 years old, please refer to News tab for details. No other concession rates will apply).
The current rates are posted within the Clinic. Rates for procedures such as plastering, suturing and the removal of lesions vary and will be discussed with you prior to proceeding.
Appointments between 8:00am and 9:00 am Monday to Friday are private fee appointments - no patients will be bulk billed during these hours.
After hours, on Saturdays and on Public Holidays children 11 years and under are currently bulk billed; all other patients will be billed the full private fee (please note: as of 1/1/2020 changes to service fee for doctor consultations on Saturdays will apply to patients under 11 years old, please refer to News tab for details. No other concession rates will apply).
The current rates are posted within the Clinic. Rates for procedures such as plastering, suturing and the removal of lesions vary and will be discussed with you prior to proceeding.