Patient Fee
Our Billing Policy
Bald Hills Doctors is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care. Due to the increasing costs of providing quality medical services, we introduced a mixed billing model effective from 1 October 2022.
Please note that fees will change from 1 January 2026, and all new fees will apply from this date.
Telehealth Billing Policy
From 5 October 2023, all Telehealth consultations attract a fee. This applies to all patients, including:
Concession Card holders
Children
Result reviews
Follow-up phone consultations
Telehealth Fees:
Consultation Fee:Â $85.00
Medicare Rebate:Â $42.85
Out-of-Pocket:Â $42.15
Fees & Billing -
Our practice operates on a mixed billing system. Fees are determined by:
The time spent with your doctor
The complexity of your medical concerns
For a detailed fee list or further information, please speak with our reception team.
Monday to Friday
| Item | Medicare Rebate ($) | Private ($) | Out of pocket fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (MBS item 3) | 19.6 | 60 | 19.6 |
| Standard (MBS item 23) | 42.85 | 85 | 42.15 |
| Long (MBS item 36) | 82.9 | 125 | 42.1 |
| Extended (MBS item 44) | 122.15 | 165 | 42.85 |
| Antenatal (MBS item 16500) | 53.7 | 95 | 41.3 |
| Telehealth (MBS 91891) | 42.85 | 85 | 42.15 |
| Telehealth Video (MBS 91801) | 84.9 | 130 | 45.1 |
Weekends (After Hours)
| Item | Medicare Rebate ($) | Private ($) | Out of pocket fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (MBS item 5000) | 33 | 75 | 42 |
| Standard (MBS item 5020) | 55.8 | 100 | 44.2 |
| Long (MBS item 5040) | 85.8 | 135 | 49.2 |
WILL Bulk BILL FOR;
- Below 16 years old.
- Chronic disease Illness/ Health Assessments/Mental Health Illness.
- Newborn Babies (If parents are regular patients)
- International students/ Overseas visitors with BUPA/ Allianz/ NIB / Medibank
- Valid Concession Card holders (pension card, Health care card and DVA holders )
Certain procedures – Wound Dressing/ Excisions/Suturing/Foreign body removal/ Implanon/Punch biopsy etc may attract a fee. Please check with the reception before make the appointment.
Following services are privately charged with no Medicare rebate.
Commercial Driver’s License
Insurance Paperwork
superannuation, passport, health funds paperwork, Citizenship etc. Work Cover
At the time of your visit, you will be required to pay for your consultation. Payments can be made via cash, credit card or EFTPOS. We can refund eligible Medicare claims on the same day.
Cancellation Fee Non-attendance Fee – $40+GST will apply if you miss the appointment or fail to cancel the appointment 3 hours prior to the scheduled time.
Repeat Prescriptions– In exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the treating doctor, a collection of a script may be possible but will attract a fee of $25 /-.
Fees are displayed in the waiting area. We always try to keep our fees affordable.
Any concern related to the payment can be discussed with our receptionist at the booking prior to the consultation.
CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE APPOINTMENT
BRIEF (< 5 MIN)
- Expired referral renewal
- Repeat prescription of regular medication
- BP check without planning treatment
STANDARD CONSULTATION (10 MIN)
- Earache
- Simple results follow up
- Breast Check
- Urine Infection’
- Sore throat/Cough/Cold
- Pill script
- BP check with discussion of treatment
- Infant Immunization
- Adult Vaccine
- New Referral
LONG APPOINTMENTS (20 MIN)
- First appointment of a new patient
- Newborn baby check
- Postnatal check for mother
- Cervical screening test
- Full body skin check
- Mental health plans (New plan only)
- Workcover
- Menopause counselling
- Travel Advice
- Contraceptive Advice
- Depression/Anxiety/ Mental Health Assessment
- Pregnancy Planning
- Antenatal checkups
IF YOUR PROBLEM IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, PLEASE BOOK A LONG APPOINTMENT.
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Losing weight
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Back pain
- If you have multiple issues to discuss and if you feel your problem is complex or time taking to discuss