Indicative Consultation Fees
Meeting the needs of the Bendigo community.
Important information about the cost of your healthcare
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After much consideration, Bendigo Primary Care Centre has made the difficult decision to adopt a private billing model to continue to provide the high-quality care that our patients deserve.
The change will be effective from Monday 5 December 2022.
Payment on the day of consultation will be required for all fees.
Medicare Rebates
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It is important that you present to reception following all consultations to ensure any Medicare rebates can be processed for you as promptly as possible.
Indicative Costs at Bendigo Primary Care Centre
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Bendigo Primary Care Centre has made available an indicative fee schedule to help you better understand the costs that might be associated with your healthcare.
There are a wide variety of independent businesses and providers with an extensive range of experience and skills at Bendigo Primary Care Centre. Therefore costs may differ from those indicated. Your Doctor will discuss this with you.
All fees and charges are at the discretion of our service providers.
Bendigo Primary Care Centre’s Care Providers are committed to working with you to ensure that cost is not a barrier that would prevent you from receiving the care you need. Please discuss your needs and potential costs at the start of each consultation.
Cancellation Costs
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Bendigo Primary Care Centre is one of our region’s busiest clinics, servicing more than 18,000 regular patients. Because of this our service providers are regularly fully booked and also have waiting lists.
We require at least 24 hours' notice to manage cancellations and ensure others waiting can be offered the appointment. If 24 hours’ notice is not provided, or an appointment is unattended, a minimum $40 cancellation fee will be charged.
Bendigo Primary Care Centre is unable to book appointments for patients with outstanding accounts.
Different fees may also apply to Workcover, TAC, or insurance-related consultations.
Service Continuity
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Doctors at Bendigo Primary Care Centre are not currently accepting new patients. You may be offered an appointment with another Doctor, only if your regular GP is away. This does not indicate a transfer of care and your regular Doctor will remain so. If you wish to transfer your care to a Doctor other than your regular GP, your case will need to be accepted by the receiving GP. Please see reception for the appropriate form.
Other important information for you
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Please note the Medicare Safety Net may apply in helping to offset your overall healthcare costs. For more information, please visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets.
Indicative Fees for General Consultations
General - In Clinic Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Brief Consultation (<5 mins) | Discuss | $38.85 | $18.85 |
23 | Short Consultation (6-19 mins) | with | $71.20 | $41.20 |
36 | Long Consultation
(20-39 mins) | your | $119.70 | $79.70 |
44 | Prolonged Consultation
(>40 mins) | Doctor | $167.40 | $117.40 |
General - Telehealth (Video) Consultations - Best Remote Care Option
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
91790 | Brief Telehealth (Video) Consultation | Discuss | $38.85 | $18.85 |
91800 | Short Telehealth (Video) Consultation | with | $71.20 | $41.20 |
91801 | Long Telehealth (Video) Consultation | your | $119.70 | $79.70 |
91802 | Prolonged Telehealth (Video) Consultation | Doctor | $167.40 | $117.40 |
General - Telephone Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee Copy | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
91890 | Brief Telephone Consultation (<6 mins) | Discuss | $38.85 | $18.85 |
91891 | Short Telephone Consultation (>6 mins) | with | $71.20 | $41.20 |
91891 | Long Telephone Consultation (>20 mins) | your Doctor | $71.20 | $41.20 |
Cancellation Fee
Bendigo Primary Care Centre requires 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to attend - without 24 hours notice - will incur a $40 fee.
All outstanding fees must be paid before another appointment can be booked.
Failure to Attend Charge = $40.00
Indicative Fees for Health Consultations
Mental Health - In Clinic Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2712 | Review of Mental Health Care Plan | Discuss | $ 108.55 | $ 78.55 |
2713 | Mental Health Consultation | with | $108.55 | $78.55 |
2715 | Long Mental Health Care Plan | your | $39.70 | $99.70 |
2717 | Prolonged Mental Health Care Plan | Doctor | $196.90 | $ 146.90 |
Mental Health - Telehealth (Video) Consultations - Best Remote Care Option
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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92114 | Telehealth (Video) Review of Mental Health Care Plan | Discuss | $ 108.55 | $ 78.55 |
92115 | Telehealth (Video) Mental Health Consultation | with | $108.55 | $78.55 |
92116 | Long Telehealth (Video) Mental Health Consultation | your | $39.70 | $99.70 |
92117 | Prolonged Telehealth (Video) Mental Health Consultation | Doctor | $196.90 | $ 146.90 |
Mental Health - Telephone Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee (Telephone) | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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92127 | Telephone Mental Health Consultation | Discuss with | $108.55 | $78.55 |
92126 | Telephone Review of Mental Health Care Plan | your Doctor | $108.55 | $78.55 |
Cancellation Fee
Bendigo Primary Care Centre requires 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to attend - without 24 hours notice - will incur a $40 fee.
All outstanding fees must be paid before another appointment can be booked.
Failure to Attend Charge = $40.00
Indicative Fees for Care Plans, Procedures and Others Services
Care Plan and Management Plan - In Clinic Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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732 | Team Care Review | Doctor | $78.90 | $78.90 |
732 |
Review of Management Plan | $78.90 | $78.90 | |
707 | Health Assessment | your | $294.95 | $294.95 |
723 | Team Care Arrangement | with | $125.20 | $125.20 |
721 | GP Management Plan | Discuss | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Iron Infusion - In Clinic Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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Iron Infusion
(plus GP Consultation fee based on consultation time) | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Procedures - In Clinic Consultations
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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Varies | Skin Excisions, Biopsies, Therapeutic Sutures and all other in clinic procedures | Discuss with Doctor | Discuss with Doctor | Varies |
Procedure costs can vary significantly depending on the nature of the procedure, the equipment and consumables that need to be used and the skills and staff required.
Your Doctor will discuss procedure costs with you prior to undertaking any procedure.
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Cancellation Fee
Bendigo Primary Care Centre requires 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to attend - without 24 hours notice - will incur a $40 fee.
All outstanding fees must be paid before another appointment can be booked.
Failure to Attend Charge = $40.00
Indicative Fees for Women's Health
Women's Health Consultations - In Clinic
MBS Item | Consultation Type | Private Fee | Private Fee (Concession) | MBS Rebate |
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36 | Medical Termination of Pregnancy | $229.70 | $79.70 | |
16591 | Antenatal 28 week assessment and planning | $162.80 | $132.80 | |
16500 | Routine Antenatal Assessment | Doctor | $73.95 | $43.95 |
73806 | Pregnancy Test | your | $8.65 | $8.65 |
30062 | mplanon Removal | with | $16.55 | $56.55 |
14206 | Implanon Insertion | Discuss | $88.70 | $33.15 |
35503 | IUD Insertion | $144.65 | $74.65 |
Cancellation Fee
Bendigo Primary Care Centre requires 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to attend - without 24 hours notice - will incur a $40 fee.
All outstanding fees must be paid before another appointment can be booked.