Consultation Fees
Fees are set in accordance with AMA guidelines. Please discuss with your Doctor regarding fees if concerned.
Descriptions Practice Fee Medicare rebate
Standard consultation (<20 minutes) $70 $38.20
Long consultation (>=20 minutes) $105 $73.95
Prolonged consultation (>=40 minutes) $150 $108.85
Different fees apply to after-hour consultations (Saturday after 1pm and Public Holidays).*
Bulk Billing
East Killara Medical Practice will usually bulk bill consultations for the following patients:
- DVA Card holders
- Pension Card holders
- Nursing home residents
- Children under 12 years. A reduced fee for children between 12-16.
- Health Assessments (Children Health Assessment, 45-49 year old, over 75 year old health checks)
- Chronic disease management planning
- Patients experiencing genuine financial difficulties
Other Fees
1. Procedure Fee: A procedure fee applies for minor surgery (eg. skin cancer surgery, ingrown toenail surgery, foreign body removal including manual removal of ear wax, laceration repairs and implanon insertion/removal, iron infusion etc). This fee varies depending on the size of the procedure. Please check with your doctor or our receptionist prior to your procedure or treatment if concerned.
2. Home visits: A fee is payable for home visits. This fee may vary depending on the distance the doctor needs to travel. Please enquire with our receptionist or discuss with your doctor for details.
3. Vaccinations (non-scheduled), in-office tests and dressings may incur an additional charge.
Please note:
* We kindly ask that all accounts be paid on the day of consultation.
* Medicare rebates for after-hours consultations (1pm - 4pm Saturday only) are slightly higher and fees are increased to reflect this. The out-of-pocket gap remains the same as for non-after-hour consultations.