All consultations will incur a private fee unless otherwise advised for certain circumstances.
Private billing means patients will pay a fee for services rendered. This includes an out-of-pocket gap fee payment, on top of any Medicare rebates.
All appointments must be paid for by the patient at the time of visit (cheques cannot be accepted).
A Medicare rebate is available for most charged consultations if patients hold a valid Medicare Card.
However, rebate from Medicare is subjected to Medicare Ruling. Rebates can take 1-2 business days to appear in patient’s nominated bank account details with Medicare.
Pensioners, Health Care Card holders, Concession card holders and children will be charged at a concession rate for weekday appointments.
| Consultation | Fee to be paid on the day | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Consultation - Level A | $38.95 | $18.95 | $20.00 |
| Standard Consultation - Level B | $88.40 | $41.40 | $47.00 |
| Long Consultation - Level C | $147.10 | $80.10 | $67.00 |
| Prolonged/Complex Consultation – Level D | $205.00 | $118.00 | $87.00 |
| After-Hours Short consultation – Level A | $78.90 | $31.90 | $47.00 |
| After-Hours Standard Consultation – Level B | $120.90 | $53.90 | $67.00 |
| After-Hours Long Consultation – Level C | $169.45 | $92.45 | $77.00 |
| After-Hours Prolonged/Complex Consultation – Level D | $216.65 | $129.65 | $87.00 |
Other fees:
OSHC Gap Payments available: $30 minimum gap fee with verified OSHC memberships. Walk-ins, weekends and public holidays consultations attract higher fees. This gap fee is non-claimable.
OSHC Insurance Companies accepted for direct billing:
All other insurance companies: Patients will be charged the full student rate, and provided an itemised receipt for claiming. Please speak with your insurance for further details.
Direct billing subjected to insurance ruling and verification on the day of consultation. Insurance cards are required for BUPA HICAPs claiming
The Doctors of Redfern Station Medical Centre pride themselves on providing high quality health services and medical access to our communities. With rising operational costs, the introduction of private fees, although difficult, is necessary to allow the doctors to continue providing this service.
Ongoing support from the community is of great appreciation. As always, the practice has a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse and aggression. Please treat our staff and doctors with respect and courtesy. Your continued patience and understanding are greatly appreciated