Clinic Consultation Fees and Charges
At Evans Street Clinic, we are dedicated to providing accessible and affordable healthcare to our community. Our billing practices reflect our commitment to this goal, while also ensuring the sustainability of our services in the face of rising costs. Here’s an overview of our current billing policies:
Bulk Billing:
- Weekdays: Pensioners, Healthcare Card Holders, and individuals under 16 years of age are eligible for bulk billing for doctor consultations on weekdays. This is part of our commitment to ensuring that essential healthcare services are accessible to those most in need.
- Longterm Regular Patients: For our valued patients who have established an ongoing relationship with us, our doctors may offer bulk billing at their discretion. This acknowledges our appreciation for your continued trust in our services.
Dressing Changes:
- Due to the rising costs of medical consumables, we now privately charge non-concession card holders for dressing changes. This adjustment is necessary to continue providing high-quality care without compromising on the materials used for your treatment. Please note that Medicare does not cover these consumable costs.
Emergency and Walk-In Consultations:
- To ensure we can provide efficient and comprehensive care, all emergency or walk-in consultations will be privately billed, regardless of a patient’s concession status. This policy helps us manage these unpredictable demands on our services while maintaining the quality of care for everyone.
For your convenience, we use the TYRO billing system, which allows us to process Medicare rebates onsite instantly. Just ensure you have a physical debit card with you during your visit.
Fee Amounts
Standard Consults, Dressing Changes and Emergency/Walk Ins
In Normal Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 8:00pm and Sat: 8:00am – 1:00pm
| Duration | Item # | Fee* | Rebate* | Gap |
| 5 min | 3 | $48.95 | $18.95 | $30 |
| 6-20 min | 23 | $71.40 | $41.40 | $30 |
| 20-40 min | 36 | $110.10 | $80.10 | $30 |
| 40+ min | 44 | $148.00 | $118.00 | $30 |
After Hours
| Duration | Item # | Fee* | Rebate* | Gap |
| 5 min | 5000 | $61.90 | $31.90 | $30 |
| 6-20 min | 5020 | $83.90 | $53.90 | $30 |
| 20-40 min | 5040 | $122.45 | $92.45 | $30 |
| 40+ min | 5060 | $159.65 | $129.65 | $30 |
Procedures
| Procedures | Item # | Fee* | Rebate* | Gap |
| Implanon Insertion | 14206 | $69.20 | $39.20 | $30 |
| Implanon Removal | 30062 | $96.85 | $66.85 | $30 |
| Mirena Insertion | 35503 | $288.25 | $88.25 | $200 |
| Iron Infusion | 36 | $200.10 | $80.10 | $120 |
Additional Private Items
| Item | Reference # | Fee |
| Backslab | BACKSLAB | $75.00 |
| Flu Vaccine | FLU | $15.00 |
| ADT (Tetanus & Diptheria) Vaccine | ADT | $40.00 |
| Boostrix (Whooping Cough, Tetnus & Diptheria) Vaccine | BOOSTRIX | $75.00 |
| Shingles (Herpes Zoster) | ZOSTAVAX | $300.00 |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | VAQTA | $85.00 |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | VAQTB | $50.00 |
| Twinrix (Hepatitis A & B) | TWINRIX | $100.00 |
| Q Fever – 1st | Q1 | $250.00 |
| Q Fever – 2nd | Q2 | $300.00 |
| Spirometry for non Medicare reasons | SPIROMETRY | $75.00 |
Phone consults
To be eligible for a bulk billed phone service you need:
- Possess an active Medicare Card
- Have had a consultation with a doctor at our clinic within the past 12 months
- Be currently in Australia
Urgent Prescriptions
It is the responsibility of the patient to manage their scripts and ensure they are refilled in a timely manner.
In the event a script is requested on short notice and there are no available doctor appointments, there will be a fee of $45 charged to cover the doctor’s overtime. If you need it urgently there will be a $75 fee. This will be billed through Hotdoc and their Quick Consults service.
To avoid this charge, we strongly recommend scheduling regular appointments in advance.
Our reception team is available to assist in setting up recurring appointments to ensure timely refills of your prescriptions.
WorkCover
In the event that a WorkCover claim has not been filed for a workplace injury or illness, any related consultations will be charged to the patient. The patient will then be able to seek reimbursement from their employer.
The fees are for WorkCover are as follows:
In Normal Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 8:00pm and Sat: 8:00am – 1:00pm
| Duration | Item # | Fee* |
| 5 min | 3WC | $34.50 |
| 6-20 min | 23WC | $70.45 |
| 20-40 min | 36WC | $129.18 |
| 40+ min | 44WC | $193.53 |
After Hours
| Duration | Item # | Fee* |
| 5 min | 5000WC | $62.72 |
| 6-20 min | 5020WC | $96.42 |
| 20-40 min | 5040WC | $164.77 |
| 40+ min | 5060WC | $231.19 |
Medical Records
To assist with the efficient transfer of medical records, there is a small administrative fee of $25 for transfer requests.
We understand the importance of having access to your medical records, and we are continuously working to improve our process to make it as seamless as possible.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
*as of March 2024