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The fees are at the discretion of the treating doctor. For Medicare cardholders, the rebate covers the majority of the cost. Procedures such as removal of sunspots, ECG, breathing tests, allergy tests etc. carry additional charges, which are also partly covered by Medicare. For more details of our consultation rates, please contact our reception.
In order to run the most efficient medical centre for our patients, a small fee of $20 is charged for patients who cancel with less than two hours notice of the appointment time. Missed appointment without cancellation will be charged the consultation rate.
Upon payment, patients with a Medicare card can now claim the eligible rebate via the Medicare Online Claiming System, which the medical centre can process for you on your behalf. Once patients provide their bank BSB and account number, the system will electronically send the claim request to Medicare, and the rebate will be deposited into the account within 48 hours.
Most pathology tests are covered in their whole cost by Medicare. Patients without a Medicare card are required to pay for the service prior to the test being carried out.
Holdsworth House Medical Practice is an Australian Government Approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre as well as a Registered Travel Clinic. All Travel vaccinations or medications are supplied on site by the medical centre. They incur an additional fee – most private health funds, depending on your level of cover, will offer a rebate for vaccinations and medications.
Repeat prescriptions may be issued to patients either during a consultation or following a phone request, depending on what is appropriate. Patients requesting a repeat script by phone must allow at least 4 hours for the script to be ready. To cover the doctor's time in reviewing your clinical file, issuing the script and administration costs, there is a nominal charge of $20 (pick-up at the medical centre) or $30 (fax and then post script to your nominated pharmacy). For your convenience, payment can be made with credit card over the phone.
Holdsworth House doctors are able to conduct medical assessments for Workers Compensation claims and Life Insurance applications. The consultation cost can be billed directly to your insurers once an approval claim number is issued. Until then, patients are required to meet all costs themselves. Additional fees apply for writing reports.
If you see one of our complementary health care specialists, Holdsworth House Medical Practice can process your eligible private health fund claims on the spot, leaving you to pay only the gap.
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