IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
From the 1st of August 2020, The Doctors Werribee are now a MIXED billing clinic.
We will continue to offer Bulk Billing appointments to existing patients with a current Pension Card/DVA Card or are over 65 years old.
Also, if you have a Current Health Care Card you will still need to pay for your consultation at a discounted cost. Health Care Card holders out of pocket is $15.00.
All patients whom do not have a Pension Card/DVA card or over 65 years old will be charged the full appointment fee with a Medicare Rebate. The out of pocket is $25.00.
Monday to Friday Consultation Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Consultation – Item 3 | $43.85 | $18.85 | $25.00 |
| Standard Consultation – Item 23 | $66.20 | $41.20 | $25.00 |
| Long Consultation – Item 36 | $104.70 | $79.70 | $25.00 |
| Prolonged Consultation – Item 44 | $142.40 | $117.40 | $25.00 |
| Telehealth | $66.20 | $41.20 | $25.00 |
Monday to Friday Consultation Fees – Health Care Card Holders
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Consultation – Item 3 | $33.85 | $18.85 | $15.00 |
| Standard Consultation – Item 23 | $56.20 | $41.20 | $15.00 |
| Long Consultation – Item 36 | $94.70 | $79.70 | $15.00 |
| Prolonged Consultation – Item 44 | $132.40 | $117.40 | $15.00 |
| Telehealth | $56.20 | $41.20 | $15.00 |
Weekends Consultation Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend 1pm-5pm: Standard Consultation – Item 5020 | $78.65 | $53.65 | $25.00 |
| Weekend 1pm-5pm: Long Consultation – Item 5040 | $117.40 | $92.00 | $25.00 |
Private Consultation Fees (No Medicare Card)
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday – Standard Consultation – Item 23 | $80.00 |
| Monday to Friday – Long Consultation – Item 36 | $110.00 – $140.00 |
| Weekends – Standard Consultation | $90.00 – $150.00 |
Dressing Fees
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dressing Fee | $15.00 – $25.00 |
Taxi/Uber Medical Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi/Uber Medical | $130.00 | $None | $130.00 |
IUD Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion | $200.00 | $41.20 | $158.80 |
| Removal | $130.00 | $79.70 | $50.30 |
Implanon Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Implanon Removal | $130.00 | Contact Reception |
| Implanon Insertion | $150.00 | Contact Reception |
Skin Checks
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 spots or less | $65.00 | $41.20 | $23.80 |
| Full body | $125.00 | $79.70 | $45.30 |
Biopsy
Please contact the medical centre for price information.
Iron infusion
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion | $250.00 | $79.70 – $117.40 | $132.60 – $170.30 |
Private Vaccines
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | $70.00 |
| Hepatitis B | $50.00 |
| Typhim | $75.00 |
| Twinrix (Hepatitis A & B) | $95.00 |
| Boostrix | $65.00 |
| Yellow Fever | $130.00 |
| Bexero | $125.00 |
Ear Syringe Fees
| Title | Fee (Client Pays) | Medical Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| One or both ears | $70.00 – $125.00 | $41.20 – $79.70 | $28.80 – $45.30 |
DNA Fee Policy
The Doctors Werribee now has a DNA Policy in place whereby patients who fail to attend appointments will incur a fee of $25.00.
A minimum of 24 hour’s notice is required for all appointments. However, we do understand emergency can arise.
The Doctors Werribee uses SMS reminders as a convenient way to remind you the day before of your appointment details. This service is a courtesy only and not receiving your SMS reminder is not a valid reason to miss your appointment.
It is your responsibility to be aware of your appointment details, and to arrive on time or reschedule with sufficient notice.
The Doctors Werribee reserves the right to request these fees are paid in full before another appointment can be made. You may also be limited in the ways you can book in the future for repeat, serious offenders.
