Billing and Fees
Our consultation fees are calculated by the type and length of service offered by your doctor according to the following levels:
Level A Consultation: Professional attendance at consulting rooms by a general practitioner for an obvious problem characterised by the straightforward nature.
Level B Consultation: Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms lasting less than 20 minutes.
Level C Consultation: Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms lasting at least 20 minutes.
Level D Consultation: Professional attendance by a general practitioner at consulting rooms lasting at least 40 minutes.
Cost of these sessions is as follows:
| Consultation | Pension/Healthcare Card Holder | Private | Rebate | Out of pocket fee |
| Standard Fees | ||||
| Level A Consultation | Bulk Billed | $45.00 | $16.95 | $28.05 |
| Level B Consultation | Bulk Billed | $70.00 | $37.05 | $32.95 |
| Level C Consultation | Bulk Billed | $105.00 | $71.70 | $33.30 |
| Level D Consultation | Bulk Billed | $140.00 | $105.00 | $34.45 |
| After Hours Fees (after 1pm Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) | ||||
| Level A Consultation | Bulk Billed | $66.00 | $29.00 | $26.00 |
| Level B Consultation | Bulk Billed | $80.00 | $49.00 | $31.00 |
| Level C Consultation | Bulk Billed | $125.00 | $83.95 | $41.05 |
| Level D Consultation | Bulk Billed | $160.00 | $117.75 | $42.25 |
Additional fees will apply for excisions and biopsies. (Private $50, Pension/HCC $25)
The following procedures will incur a fee. (Private $30, Pension/HCC $15)
- Implanon removal or insertion
- Laceration repair/sutures
- Removal of non-clinic applied sutures and staples
- Application of plaster
- Removal of plaster
- Aclasta infusion
- Iron infusion
All consultations are to be paid for on the day of service by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard. An extra $10.00 will be added to all consultations not paid on the day.
We can process your Medicare claim at the time of payment if you have registered your details with Medicare.
Central Clinic Drouin
- All consultation at Central Clinic Drouin will be bulk billed.
- Procedures will incur a fee
- If you are referred to another Doctor (e.g. Specialist) there may be additional fees and costs. Check this with the specialist.
Central Clinic Warragul
- All pensioners, health care card holders, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (Gold card) holders, and children under 16 years of age, will be bulk billed for services. Current cards need to be sighted and updated before bulk billing will apply.
- Patients who do not hold a pension or concession card or children who are 16 years old or over, will be charged private fees for their consultation. Fees can be obtained from Clinic Reception staff.
- Procedures will incur a fee.
- Payment is required on the day of service for private patients. An administration fee of $10 will be charged for services that are not paid on the day.
- If you are referred to another Doctor (e.g. Specialist) there may be additional fees and costs. Check this with the specialist.
Cancellation and Non-Attendance
If an appointment is missed, patients may receive a follow-up letter. If an appointment is missed for the second time over a period of 12 months, a fee of $70.00 may apply.