Ocean Grove Medical Clinic and Barwon Heads Medical Clinic fees
Ocean Grove Medical Clinic and Barwon Heads Medical Clinic is not a bulk billing clinic. We provide a transparent fee structure so patients are clear on how much they will be out of pocket before they visit either of our medical clinics at Barwon Heads or Ocean Grove to see a doctor, or for nursing services. There are no hidden costs.
All fees are requested to be paid on the day. If you have difficulties paying on the day please see reception staff. A late fee of $5.00 will be added to your account if your account is not paid on the day of consultation.
*We accept most forms of payment, including credit and cash. *credit card surcharges apply
Failure to attend a booked appointment may incur a cancellation fee of $50 – this fee is not rebated by Medicare.
Please be advised our fees will be adjusted as of 6th January 2025.
General practice fee structure at Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads
| Consultation Type
|
Standard
Fee |
Concession/Pension Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
| Standard consultation:
1-2 issues/ 10 – 15 mins duration
|
$98
|
$85
|
$42.85 |
$55.15 standard/$42.15 concession
|
| Standard Telehealth fee | $98 | $85 | $42.85 | $55.15 standard/$42.15 concession
|
| Saturday Morning fee/Saturday Morning Telehealth fee | $110 | $98 | $42.85 | $67.15 standard
$55.15 concession
|
| Long consultation: complex needs/numerous issues/mental health consult
|
$155 | $135 | $82.90 | $72.10 standard
$52.10 concession
|
| After Hours Fee
(Sundays & Public Holidays) |
$145 | $130 | $53.90 | $91.10 standard
$76.10 concession |
Please note: Procedures and more complex medical services consultations attract higher fees. Please contact us if you would like to discuss our fees or make an appointment.
Veteran Affairs patients, nursing home patients and childhood/government funded immunisations fees are bulk billed.
Dressings
Due to the very high cost associated with wound care, all patients (including concession card holders) will be required to contribute to the cost of dressings, bandages and other consumable items.
Additional out of pocket costs may arise from pathology, imaging, specialist and other services that patients may be referred to.
Work Cover/TAC – Private Fees only
We do not accept Workers Compensation and Transport Accident claims. Payment must be settled by the patient at the time of consult and you will be given a receipt which can be presented to your workcover provider or TAC for reimbursement of your account.
Please note that some consultations cannot be rebated by Medicare ie; Employment and Insurance Medicals and Commercial Drivers Licences. Please ask our reception staff.