Consultation Fees
Bendigo Medical is a private billing clinic, and settlement of your account on the day of your appointment is expected and appreciated.
Please return to the reception desk after your consultation and settle your account. Failure to do so will result in a $5 administrative fee added to your account.
Standard Fees and Charges
Standard Fees
| Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out of Pocket) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Consultation - Item 3 | $67.50 | $20.05 | $47.45 |
| Brief Consultation - Concession/Pension Rate | $62.50 | $20.05 | $42.45 |
| Standard Consultation - Item 23 | $92.00 | $43.90 | $48.10 |
| Standard Consultation – Concession/Pension Rate | $87.00 | $43.90 | $43.10 |
| Long Consultation - Item 36 | $144.00 | $84.90 | $59.10 |
| Long Consultation – Concession/Pension Rate | $139.00 | $84.90 | $54.10 |
Home Visits: Bendigo Medical do NOT offer home visits to New Patients. If you are a regular patient of the clinic, you may discuss these options with your treating doctor.
| Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out of Pocket) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Home Visit - Item 24 | $151.95 | $74.60 | $80.35 |
| Long Home Visit - Item 37 | $187.70 | $115.60 | $72.10 |
Saturday and After Hours Fees
| Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out of Pocket) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation - Item 5020 | $140.00 | $57.15 | $82.85 |
| Standard Consultation – Reduced Rate* | $135.00 | $57.15 | $77.85 |
| Long Consultation - Item 5040 | $152.30 | $98.00 | $54.30 |
| Long Consultation – Reduced Rate* | $147.30 | $98.00 | $49.30 |
Emergency Attendance After Hours
| Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out of Pocket) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call back to Clinic/Home Visit - Item 585 | $201.90 | $151.45 | $50.45 |
| Call back to Clinic/Home Visit 11:00pm to 7:00am - Item 599 | $275.45 | $178.50 | $96.95 |
Medicare Claiming
A Medicare rebate is applicable to most consultations. We offer an online claiming service, where your account will be transmitted to Medicare and your rebate credited into your bank account on the same day. Please enquire at reception.
Medicare Cheques
Please return Medicare Cheques to reception as soon as possible, and remember to leave to the remittance advice attached to the cheque.