Practice Fees

Practice Fees

The Medical Clinic Millicent is a private general practice. Fees are payable in full at the end of your consult by cash, cheque, eftpos, credit card. Please ensure you forward to the practice any Medicare cheques you have that are payable to your doctor. Failure to pay accounts on time will lead to restrictions.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties then please speak to the the practice manager in regard to an alternative payment option; you could be eligible for Centrepay or instalments.

Standard level B consult   –  $105.00 paid on the day of consult or $110.00 if not paid on the day.     $5.00 discount applies when paid on the day.

Long  level C consult          –  $145.00 paid on the day of consult or $140.00 of not paid on the day. $5.00 discount applies when paid on the day.

Extra long level D consult –  $189.00 paid on the day of consult or $1194.00 if not paid on the day. $5.00 discount applies when paid on the day.

Urgent On The Day appointments:  Appointments given on the day are FULL FEE.  No bulk billing, concessions or discounts are applicable including DVA patients.

Pensioners and Children 15 years and under are bulk billed between the hours of 8.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday for pre-booked appointments.

Health Care Card Holders will be charged a discounted gap of $40.00 plus the medicare amount between the hours of 8.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday for pre-booked appointments. Any time outside of these hours you will be charged the full fee.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not bulk bill  Saturday mornings between 8.30am – 12.00pm. These appointments are full fee only including DVA.

If you hold a current Medicare card most visits are eligible for a Medicare rebate. This can be obtained at the reception desk after you have paid.  Ask reception staff to send your claim through our Tyro machines.  Your rebate will be in your account in seconds.

MISSED APPOINTMENTS or FAILURE TO GIVE ADEQUATE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:  The clinic provides a txt message reminder system 24hrs before your appointment time.  A $80 fee is incurred if you miss your appointment or if inadequate notice is given to cancel an appointment.

Other fees:

Other fees may be payable on the day.  This could include items such as vaccines, dressings, and equipment sterilisation fees for any minor surgery that is done.  Please ask reception for details.

Some consults are non-claimable through Medicare, please see list below.

1. Heavy Vehicle driver’s license medicals (commercial)
2. Medical examinations (insurance purposes)
3. Employment medicals
4. Workcover claims
5. People who do not hold a current Medicare card (e.g. overseas traveller)
6. Medical supplies.  (bandages, plasters, etc)
7. Fax, copy and postage costs
8. Did not attend fees  (charged to you if you miss or do not cancel your appointment $75.00)