Fees and Accounts
Fees
The Anaesthetic Fee is separate to the Surgeon’s Fee and the Hospital or Day Surgery charge.
The fee structure of this practice is considered and sensible.
The Anaesthetic Fee is based on a number of factors including age, health status, urgency, duration and complexity of the Anaesthetic.
In most cases, the Anaesthetic Fee will attract a refund from Medicare,
If you have private health cover your account may attract a further refund from your Health Fund.
- Medicare Rebates are determined by the Federal Government.
- Private Insurance Refunds are set by the Health Funds.
These do not reflect many factors related to Anaesthesia and may be considerably less than those fees considered reasonable and recommended by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.(ASA) therefore Gap payments may apply even when privately insured.
For Insured Patients
- agreements are in place with the majority of Health Funds enabling direct billing and streamlining of the account process.
- gap payments may apply and are discounted for pre-payment.
For Non-Insured Patients
- payment in full is required pre-operatively.
- pre-payment discounts apply.
- itemized invoice/receipt can be posted or emailed on request.
- a Medicare claim can be submitted electronically from our office on your behalf.
Any fee estimate may vary due to complexity, time, Health Fund or Medicare irregularities.
Accounts Payable
- Credit/ Debit Card – Phone 3353 9333 (Mon – Thurs 10am - 2pm) Mastercard or Visa (card details are not stored).
- Direct Debit - available.
- Cheque / money order – PO Box 720, Everton Park 4053.
- Cash – North West Specialist Suites, Lvl 1, 137 Flockton St, Everton Park - ph 3353 7858.