FEES
Wakefield gardens surgery is not a bulk billing practice. Charging appropriately for the time we spend with our patients allows us to provide high quality care.
The fee charged for a consultation will depend on its complexity and length. Health care card holders and pensioner card holders are charged a reduced fee.
Payments at the time of the consultation is required.
Other services such as completing reports and forms, copying or managing health information, repeat scripts and referrals may incur a fee if done outside of a consultation. The amount charged will depend on the time involved and the complexity of the task. The transfer of medical records to other practices will also incur a fee.
| Consultation | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation (5 – 20 mins) |
$95 | $85 | $75 | $39.75 |
| Double Appointment (20 – 40 mins ) |
$175 | $155 | $135 | $76.95 |
| Prolonged Appointment ( >40 mins ) |
$195 | $180 | $155 | $113.30 |
| Saturday Consultation | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation (5 – 20 mins) |
$110 | $100 | $90 | $39.75 |
| Double Appointment (20 – 40 mins ) |
$185 | $165 | $145 | $76.95 |
| Prolonged Appointment ( >40 mins ) |
$210 | $190 | $170 | $113.30 |
| Workers’ compensation | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Appointment (<5 mins) |
$41 | $41 | $41 | —- |
| Standard Appointment (5 – 20 mins) |
$83 | $83 | $83 | —- |
| Double Appointment (20 – 40 mins ) |
$152 | $152 | $152 | —- |
| Prolonged Appointment ( >40 mins ) |
$230 | $230 | $230 | —- |
| Mental Health Consultations | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | $175 | $155 | $135 | $96.25 |
| 20 – 40 mins | $190 | $170 | $160 | $141.80 |
| Review | $175 | $155 | $135 | $75.80 |
| Saturday Mental Health Consultations | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | $190 | $170 | $150 | $96.25 |
| 20 – 40 mins | $205 | $185 | $175 | $141.80 |
| Review | $190 | $170 | $150 | $75.80 |
| Requests (no consultation) | Private Fee | HCC Fee | Pensioner | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripts | $20 | $20 | $20 | —- |
| Referrals | $20 | $20 | $20 | —- |
| File transfers | $20 | $20 | $20 | —- |
Other services, such as completing reports and forms; uploading, copying or managing health information; and providing repeat prescriptions and referrals will also incur a fee. The amount charged will depend on the time involved and the complexity of the task . The minimum fee for these services will be $20.
