Fee Schedule - February 2020
The Bright Side Clinic is committed to providing the best in science-based
medicine to our community.
We Bulk Bill
standard appointments for all:
- Health Care Card holders
- Pension Card holders
- DVA Card holders
- Children to age 16
- Students to age 18
PLUS - All full skin cancer checks
Please note that a standard appointment is up to 15 minutes long.
If you have multiple or complicated issues, please book a longer appointment. If your appointment runs over time, you may be charged for a long or extended appointment.
Medicare is your insurance, and it helps to think of them as an insurance company. We all pay for Medicare through taxes and levies.
Just like private insurance, Medicare does not always cover 100% of the costs of the care you need. When this happens, there is a 'gap' or out-of-pocket cost. The Medicare system requires you to pay the full fee, then provides an instant* refund of their contribution. The difference between those two figures is the 'gap'.
People with insurance other than Medicare must approach their insurer directly for any rebate.
| Consultations | Pricing | Medicare Rebate* | Out of pocket cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short - 5 minutes | $40 | $17.50 | $22.50 |
| Standard - 5-15 minutes | $75 | $38.20 | $36.80 |
| Long - 15-30 minutes | $115 | $73.95 | $41.05 |
| Extended - 30-45 minutes | $150 | $108.85 | $41.15 |
| Other appointments | Pricing | Medicare Rebate* | Out of pocket cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results/follow-up | Varies | Varies | $20 |
| Care Plans | Varies | Varies | $20 |
| Focussed Psychological Strategies - 60min | $180 / HCC $155 | $134.85 | $45 / HCC $20 |
*Rebates cannot be placed on a credit card; instant transfer of Medicare rebates require a card with a cheque or savings option.
Facility Fees
Procedures, treatments and investigations performed in our modern, well-equipped treatment room attract a facility fee. This fee covers the cost of resources involved in providing these treatments. Facility fees constitute your total cost on the day of your treatment; the consultation and any other fees are bulk-billed to Medicare. Please ask reception for the full list.
| Procedures | Concession | Non-Concession |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Syringe | $20 | $30 |
| INR | $15 | $20 |
| IV Iron infusion* | $20 | $90 |
| IM B12 injection* | No fee | $20 |
| Wound care - from | $20 | $35 |
| IV antibiotics** | $20 | $90 |
| 24-hour Holter ECG | $50 | $100 |
| At-home Sleep Study | $50 | $100 |
| Implanon Insertion | $20 | $90 |
*medication to be supplied by patient
**medication provided by clinic
| Skin Procedures | Concession | Non-Concession |
|---|---|---|
| Minor - 15 min | $20 | $55 |
| Standard - 30 min | $35 | $90 |
| Long - 45 minutes | $50 | $160 |
Allied Health
Our Allied Health team members are registered with Medicare, Work Cover, CTP insurance as well as Private Health Funds.
| Allied Health | Pricing | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy initial | $100 | $53.80 | $46.20 |
| Physiotherapy ongoing | $80 | $53.80 | $26.20 |
At The Bright Side Clinic, we are committed to providing the best in care for your physical, psychological and emotional well-being.