APPOINTMENT TYPES, FEES AND CHARGES
Pound Road MC is a Bulk Billing Practice. However, if you fail to provide with a valid Medicare card or do not have a Medicare card you will have to pay on the day.
APPOINTMENT TYPES
STANDARD APPOINTMENTS : MOST OF OUR APPOINTMENTS ARE BOOKED AS A STANDARD SINGLE APPOINTMENT.
LONG CONSULT: SHOULD A PATIENT HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO DISCUSS OR HAVE FORMS TO FILL IN, YOU CAN REQUEST FOR A LONGER CONSULT
TELEHEALTH: SINCE COVID-19 TELEHEALTH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED. TELEHEALTH IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS WHO MEET THE MEDICARE CRITERIA (MUST HAVE CONSULTED A DOCTOR IN THE PRACTICE FACE TO FACE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS). MORE DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MBS WEBSITE.
A STANDARD TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENT LESS THAN 20 MINS IS OVER THE PHONE CONSULT.
A LONG TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENT 20 MINS OR LONGER IS A VIDEO CONSULT.
A CANCELLATION FEE OF $30.00 WILL APPLY IF YOU FAIL TO TURN UP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT OR YOU CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT WITHIN 2 HOURS OF APPOINTMENT BOOKING TIME.
FEES AND CHARGES
We Bulk Bill patients with a valid Medicare card.
Patients without a Medicare Card will be charged Privately.
Cash, Eftpos or Direct Debit facilities are available.
APPOINTMENTS FOR TELEHEALTH, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS; EPC'S, MENTAL HEALTH PLANS AND CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.
IRON INFUSIONS: PRIVATELY CHARGED. Patients ensure you have a script for Iron injection and purchase it prior to your appointment.
TO CLAIM MEDICARE REBATE AT THE PRACTICE WE REQUIRE THE MEDICARE CARD AND THE BANK CARD THAT IS LINKED TO YOUR MEDICARE ACCOUNT. ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN CLAIM VIA MYGOV ACCOUNT OR THE MEDICARE APP ON YOUR PHONE.
Procedures
PROCEDURES WILL HAVE A $75.00 TO $125.00 OUT OF POCKET FEE ON THE DAY. THE FEE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE PROCEDURE.
Implanon Insertion : Private cost $ 110.00 (Medicare rebate applies)
Implanon removal: Private cost $170.00 (Medicare rebate applies)
Mirena Removal: Private cost $100.00 (Medicare rebate applies)
After Care (Procedures @ Hospital)
CHARGED PRIVATELY for consult and dressings
REPRINT OR Lost Script/Request/Referral: $20.00
TRANSFER OF COMPLETE RECORDS: $20.00 (ON DISC-REGISTERED MAIL)
Dressings: $10 to $25
Plasters: $10 to $25
Please advise when making an appointment for pre-employment or insurance medicals, or for an extended duration visit. Depending on the nature of the Form a fee may be charged privately and the appointment needs to be booked with your regular doctor.
No Taxi or UBER forms will be completed for patients who are NEW to The Practice on their first visit.