Fees for Consultations and Procedures
Consultations Fee
The following fee schedule will apply effective 1st January 2025.
* Please be advised the Medicare Rebate is always subject to change
| Appointment Type | Private Fee | Concession Fee | Medicare Rebate |
| Initial consultation | $210.00 | $180.00 | $148.35 |
| Review consultation | $115.00 | $95.00 | $74.25 |
Who is eligible for the concession fee?
You will be eligible for the concession rate if you hold a current Centrelink Pension or Health Care Card.
When and how are services paid?
Payment in full is due at time of consultation. West Gippsland Endoscopy accepts cash and EFTPOS payments. For patients participating in a telehealth appointment, reception staff will contact you by phone once your consultation is complete to arrange payment via EFTPOS.
We facilitate Medicare claiming for all rebates where funds are quickly deposited back into the patients nominated bank account. Reception staff can provide further detail if required.
What is our Bulk Billing Policy?
Current DVA GOLD card holders will be bulk billed.
Doctors may at their own discretion, bulk bill a patient.
Does the new Fee Schedule Apply to Existing Patients?
Payment arrangements in place for existing Concession/Pension Card holders will not change during the current care period. Once discharged, a new fee schedule would apply if you were to return in the future. Payment arrangements in place for existing ongoing patients with chronic conditions will not change.
Referrals
To be able to claim the Medicare rebate, you must have a valid referral. We make every attempt to remind our patients of the need for a new referral before their next appointment, however it is your responsibility to ensure your referral is valid. Please check with reception if you are unsure of your referral status.
Appointment Cancellation
Patients are requested to cancel appointments as early as possible preferably with at least 24 hours notice. This enables us to offer the appointment to a patient currently waiting for a cancellation. We do monitor cancellations and non-attendance. Wait times for a rescheduled appointment can be up to 12 weeks.
Who is eligible for the concession fee?
You will be eligible for the concession rate if you hold a current DVA White Card, Centrelink Pension, Health Care Card.
When and how are services paid?
Facility Fees:
West Gippsland Endoscopy charges a Facility Fee which covers all theatre costs and is non-rebatable through private health or Medicare. These fees are advised at the time of your booking and on your instructional paperwork.
Payment in full is due at the time of check in for the procedure. West Gippsland Endoscopy accepts cash and EFTPOS payments.
- Patients who have undergone a procedure at WGEC in the preceding 3 months will receive a $100- discount.
Procedurelist/Anaesthetist fees:
These fees are all bulk billed through Medicare.
Referrals
To be able to claim the Medicare rebate, you must have a valid referral. We make every attempt to remind our patients of the need for a new referral before their appointment, however it is your responsibility to ensure your referral is valid. Please check with reception if you are unsure of your referral status.
Appointment Cancellation
Patients are requested to cancel appointments as early as possible preferably with at least 48 hours notice. This enables us to offer the appointment to a patient currently waiting for a cancellation. We do monitor cancellations and non-attendance. Wait times for a rescheduled appointment can be up to 6 weeks.