Jurien Bay Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice. Please review our current consultation fees below.
However majority of our services are still bulk-billed for the following
- Children under 16 years of age
- Patients with a current Health Care Card
- Pension Card Holder
- DVA Gold Card Holder
Fees:
Consultation Fees
Weekday Consultations
| Weekday Fees | Item Code | Fee $ | Medicare rebate $ | Out of Pocket Expense $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation | 23 / 91781 | $80.00 | $45.05 | $34.95 |
| Long Consultation | 36 | $130.00 | $87.10 | $42.90 |
| Telehealth | 91891 | $80.00 | $45.05 | 34.95 |
| Weekend After Hours | Item Code | Fee $ | Medicare rebate $ | Out of Pocket Expense $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation | 5020 | $110.00 | 58.65 | $51.35 |
| Long Consultation | 5040 | $155.00 | 100.55 | $54.45 |
The out-of-pocket cost shown is the consultation fee less the listed Medicare rebate. Medicare eligibility and rebates can vary depending on the service provided and the patient’s individual circumstances.
Mixed Billing
Jurien Bay Medical Centre is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare for the Jurien Bay community.
The cost of delivering general practice care continues to increase due to rising staff wages, medical supplies, insurance, technology and other operating expenses. Medicare rebates have not increased at the same rate as the cost of providing comprehensive medical services.
To ensure the practice can continue providing safe and sustainable healthcare, private fees apply to some consultations.
Most eligible services continue to be bulk billed for:
- Children under 16 years of age
- Patients with a current Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card holders
- DVA Gold Card holders
Bulk billing remains at the discretion of the treating doctor. Private fees may still apply to certain procedures, medical reports, forms, vaccinations, consumables and services that are not covered by Medicare.
Payment and Medicare Rebates
Payment is required in full at the completion of your consultation.
Where available, we can submit your Medicare claim electronically. The applicable Medicare rebate will then be paid into the bank account you have registered with Medicare.
We accept:
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Cash
Additional Fees
Additional charges may apply for services including:
- Procedures and wound care
- Dressings and medical consumables
- Vaccinations not funded under a government program
- Medical reports and forms
- Insurance and employment medicals
- Commercial driver’s licence medicals
- Services not covered by Medicare
Please ask reception about any expected fees when booking your appointment.
Missed Appointments and Late Cancellations
Patients who do not attend a scheduled appointment or cancel with less than 2 hours’ notice may be charged a $70 non-attendance fee.
This fee is not eligible for a Medicare rebate and must be paid before another appointment can be booked.
Questions About Fees?
Please speak with our reception team before your appointment if you have questions about consultation fees, bulk billing eligibility, Medicare rebates or additional charges.
Phone: (08) 9688 7900
Appointments
Consultation is by appointment. Urgent cases will be seen on the day of request and will always be given priority. Appointments can be made by telephoning the practice, booking online or by visiting the practice in person.
Longer consultations are available; please advise reception if you require extra time when booking your appointment. If you require an insurance medical, review of a complex health problem, counseling for emotional difficulties or a second opinion about someone else’s management, please book a longer appointment. This may involve a longer wait but your problem will get the attention it deserves. Please bring relevant letters and test results from other doctors.
No Show and Cancellation of Appointment less than 2 hours of notice
Please notify reception well in advance (minimum 2hr prior) if you are unable to attend an appointment. Failure to attend will incur a $70 cancellation fee.
Translator services
If you or a family member require an interpreter service, we can organise this for you, please let us know when you make an appointment.
Comments & Suggestions
If you are unhappy with any aspect of the care you receive from this practice, we are keen to know about it. Please contact us on admin@spectrumhealth.net.au