Fees

Fee Changes from 3 March 2021

We would also like to thank our patients for your understanding, flexibility, and your patience during our transition to private billing with Dr Roberts, Dr Yousaf, Dr Ahmed, and Dr McCaffrey. It was not an easy decision for us as we are faced with challenges such as the ten-year freeze in Medicare rebates and increasing business costs. We must be able to maintain financial security so that we can invest in the practice to continuously improve the service that we offer to you, our patients.

From 3rd of March 2021 all or our GPs will introduce private charges for their consults (including Telehealth consults) except for Dr Karolina Kuligowski and Dr Kate Steinweg who will continue to offer bulk billing consultations Monday to Friday for those who wish to avail of this.

Our private billing doctors will continue to bulk bill Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and DVA patients Monday to Friday during standards hours (8am - 8pm). They will also offer significantly discounted rates for those with concession cards during standard hours. If a patient is experiencing financial hardship, then please do discuss this with your treating Doctor. Please be aware that private fees will apply to ALL patients during after hours (before 8am Monday to Friday and all day on Saturday).

We thank you for your support so far, and we are looking forward to providing and continuously improving our services for many years to come!

Why do we charge a fee for medical services?

At Vitalis Family Medical Practice the quality care that you receive is a product of the dedication and expertise of our staff and a modern, well-equipped facility.

Current and previous governments have failed to regularly increase the Medicare rebates. This means Medicare rebates have never kept pace with the cost of living and have never covered the true cost of delivering quality medical care.

A fee is now being introduced but we are aiming to keep your overall ‘out of pocket” expense to a minimum.

We will continue to offer bulk billing to patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background on the basis that they attend for their regular health assessments.

This change is required so that Vitalis Family Medical Practice can continue to provide you and your family with high quality healthcare whilst also covering the ever increasing costs of running a business in Sydney especially while under a Medicare freeze environment.

Vitalis Family Medical Practice has chosen to continue to subsidise your healthcare by setting our fees lower than the current recommended fee schedule set by the Medical Association of Australia (AMA). Please see fee schedule below for details.

WorkCover or Traffic Accident patients

Vitalis Family Medical Practice welcomes WorkCover and Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) patients. However, you will be responsible for any fees related to your claim until you have a claim number approved by WorkCover or TAC. After payment, you will be issued with a receipt that you can take to your employer for reimbursement. Once approved, Vitalis Family Medical Practice will follow up your claim directly with WorkCover and TAC.

Additional fees

In order to cover the cost of providing highly skilled staff, supplies and equipment for procedures, Vitalis Family Medical Practice has set private fees for procedures based on the length of time, complexity of the treatment, and supplies and equipment required.

All fees will be discussed by the treating GP or one of our team members prior to commencing any procedures.

The cost and administration of travel or other vaccines have set fees based on the specific requirements. Please speak to any of our team for the price of any of our vaccines.

Is there a charge if I need my doctor to sign a form?

Medicare considers some government forms to be eligible for completion during a consultation and can be bulk billed. In all other circumstances completing and signing forms will incur an additional fee, which will not be eligible for a Medicare rebate. When making an appointment, please let our reception team know which form you want to complete with your doctor to allow enough time and for information about any fees.

Making payment

Vitalis Family Medical Practice accepts payment via cash, EFTPOS or credit and an immediate Medicare rebate (if applicable) is accessible through our payment facility. Payment can also be made over the phone by credit card for invoices or non-attendance items. Speak to our team for more information.

Fees should be paid immediately and accounts not paid on the day will incur a $10 accounting fee. No further appointments can be made while fees are outstanding. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please speak to one of our team at your earliest convenience.

All Saturday appointments are privately billed by all doctors. Please refer to schedule of fees listed below for details.

 

Private Fee Schedule Effective 2024

Private Fee

Medicare Rebate

Out Of Pocket

Weekdays

Standard

Out of Hours

Standard

Out of Hours

Standard

Out of Hours

Standard Appointment

90.00

110.00

41.40

53.90

48.60

56.10

Long Appointment

160.00

180.00

80.10

92.45

79.90

87.55

Extra Appointment

220.00

240.00

118.00

129.65

102.00

110.35

ALL NEW PATIENT

160.00

41.40 - 80.10

98.60 - 79.90

Saturday

Private Fee

Medicare Rebate

Out of Pocket

Standard Appointment

110.00

41.40

68.60

Long Appointment

180.00

80.10

99.90

Extra Appointment

240.00

118.00

122.00

ALL NEW PATIENT

160.00

41.40 - 80.10

98.60 - 79.90

Private Fee

Medicare Rebate

Out of Pocket

Mirena (IUD) Insertion

280.00

83.70

196.30

Mirena (IUD) Removal

160.00

41.40

98.60

Implanon Insertion

168.00

33.35

134.65

Implanon Removal

168.00

56.85

111.15

Implanon Replacement

280.00

98.25

181.75

Medical Abortion Procedure

280.00

118.00

162.00

Well Women's Clinic (Nurse)

80.00

41.40

38.60

Antenatal Consult

95.00

44.15

50.85

Postnatal Check (6 week)

135.00

67.15

67.85

Iron Infusion

170.00

80.10

89.90

Travel Advice

140.00

41.40

98.60

Aviation Medical**

350.00

no rebate

300.00

Railway (Cat 1, Cat 2 & Cat 3)

From 250.00

no rebate

From 250.00

Physiotherapy

70.00

58.00

12.00

 

Standard Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 8pm)

After hours: Monday to Friday (before 8am, or after 8pm); Saturday (before 8am, or after 1 pm)

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