Fees
Doctors of Coburg North is a MIXED BILLING PRACTICE .
Dear Valued Patients,
As of 1st August 2024 , OUR CONSULTATION FEES WILL BE INCREASEd by $5 for Mixed billing consulations.
Payment is required on the day of consult by EFTPOS, credit card and cash only. Rebates are available through Medicare online and will be transferred to your registered bank account with Medicare within 24-48 hours. Rebates also available through the Tyro system using EFTPOs to receive your refund. If you have not registered your bank account with Medicare, please do so online at www.Medicareaustralia.com.au
If you have not received your Medicare rebate into your registered bank account within 48 hours, please call Medicare on 132 011.
We will continue to bulk bill:
- Pension cardholders
- Health care cardholders
- DVA cardholders
- Children under 16 years old
- Aboriginal and Torres Islanders
Please note bulk billing is only available with presentation of a valid card Medicare and concession card as mentioned above, we cannot bulk bill if your card has been expired.
General Consultations – Weekdays 8.00am-8.00pm and on Saturday from 8.00am-1.00pm
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Standard Consultation | $75.00 | $42.85 | $32.15 |
| Extended Consultation | $115.00 | $82.90 | $32.10 |
| Prolong Consultation | $155.00 | $122.15 | $32.85 |
After Hours consultations – Weekdays after 8.00pm, Saturday after 1.00pm, Sunday and Public Holidays (All day)
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Standard Consultation | $85.00 | $55.80 | $29.20 |
| Extended Consultation | $125.00 | $95.70 | $29.30 |
| Prolong Consultation | $165.00 | $134.20 | $30.80 |
Mental health Plans and treatment reviews
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Standard mental Health Consult | $105.00 | $81.70 | $23.30 |
| Mental health plan preparation | $125.00 | $103.70 | $21.30 |
| Mental health plan preparation-Extended | $175.00 | $152.80 | $22.20 |
| Mental health plan review | $105.00 | $81.70 | $23.30 |
Telehealth
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Telehealth | $75.00 | $42.85 | $32.15 |
Review, prescriptions, referrals and results appointment are charged at a discount rate for all patient
All patients are required to book an appointment with their GP for prescriptions, results, review and referrals. The doctors can issue repeat prescriptions and repeat referrals under exceptional circumstances; however, this service is not available for new prescriptions or referrals and fees apply.
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Results -Standard | Bulk Billing ( Same referring GP) | ||
| Results -After Hours | Bulk Billing ( Same referring GP) | ||
| Repeat prescription ( Telehealth) | $55.00 | $42.85 | $12.15 |
| ( Updated October 2024) |
General practice management plan (GPMP) and team care arrangements will be bulk billed for patients with valid Medicare card
Dressing materials which are not covered by Medicare will be incur a fee- ask Reception for the details
Non-Attendance Fees -Patients who miss their appointment are charged a Non-Attendance fee $40 (GST.Inclusive) which is not claimable through Medicare. This must be paid in full before your next visit.
TAC and Workcover patients
we will direct bill to TAC or Workcover on the day of consultation provided;
TAC has accepted full liability; all excess payments have been met by you and provide us with your TAC Claim Number.
Workcover insurance has accepted liability and provide us with your Workcover claim number
Overseas Students
We also Direct Bill for overseas students with valid OSHC cover with the following providers;
AHM, Medibank, Allianz and
We are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of healthcare we provide to protect the sustainability of this practice we feel we need to make this change to be able to attract new doctors to the clinic. On behalf of the practice, we want to thank you, for your ongoing support as we make this transition into the future.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CONSULTATION FEE
22/07/2024
Dear Valued Patients,
As of 1st August 2024 , OUR CONSULTATION FEES WILL BE INCREASEd by $5 for Mixed billing consulations.
From 1st August 2024 our fees increased by $5 to $75 for a standard consultation, $115 for a long consultation and $155 for an extended consultation, Monday to Friday.
On Saturdays, Sunday and Public Holidays, the fees increase to $85 for a standard consultation, $125 for a long consultation and $165 for an extended consultation.
Telehealth consult $75
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Doctors of Coburg North
Contact the Clinic for further information.