Billing & Fees at Main Street Medical Centre
At Main Street Medical Centre & Skin Clinic, we are a mixed billing practice. This means that while some patients may incur a private fee, we also
provide bulk billing for eligible patients. If you're looking for a Hervey Bay bulk billing doctor, our clinic offers bulk billing services for specific
patient groups.
Who is Eligible for Bulk Billing?
- ✔ Children under 16 years of age – Bulk billed for all standard consultations.
- ✔ Gold DVA Card Holders – Bulk billed for all consultations.
- ✔ White DVA Card Holders – Bulk billed for consultations related to the covered condition.
- ✔ Centrelink Pension Card Holders – Eligible for bulk billing.
- ✔ Centrelink Health Care Card Holders – Eligible for bulk billing.
Consultation Fees
- ✔ Standard Consultation Fee: $89 (for patients without a Pension or Health Care Card).
- ✔ Extended or Complex Consultations: Fees may vary depending on the length and nature of your consultation.
Payment Policy
- ✔ Payment is required on the day of consultation.
- ✔ We accept credit card, EFTPOS, and cash payments.
- ✔ Medicare rebates can be processed at the time of payment if eligible.
📞 For any questions regarding fees or to discuss your appointment cost, please contact our reception team at (07) 4325 4000.
Consultation Fee Schedule
In-Clinic, Telephone, Telehealth & Vaccinations
📅 Effective from 1st January 2023 – Due to increasing operational costs, our fees have been updated.
Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM) Fees
Consultation Type
|
Fee
|
Medicare Rebate
|
Out of Pocket
|
Bulk Billing
|
Brief Consultation
|
$47.50
|
$19.60
|
$27.90
|
Centrelink Concession / Under 16
|
Standard Consultation
|
$89.00
|
$42.85
|
$46.15
|
Centrelink Concession / Under 16
|
Long Consultation
|
$130.00
|
$82.90
|
$47.10
|
Centrelink Concession / Under 16
|
Extended Consultation
|
$169.00
|
$122.15
|
$46.85
|
Centrelink Concession / Under 16
|
Sunday & Early Morning Fees (Before 8:00 AM Weekdays)
Consultation Type
|
Fee
|
Medicare Rebate
|
Out of Pocket
|
Brief Consultation
|
$74.00
|
$33.00
|
$41.00
|
Standard Consultation
|
$128.00
|
$55.80
|
$72.20
|
Long Consultation
|
$235.00
|
$95.70
|
$139.30
|
Extended Consultation
|
$300.00
|
$134.20
|
$165.80
|
📞 For more information or to discuss your appointment fees, please contact our reception team at (07) 4325 4000.
Appointments & Consultation Types
At Main Street Medical Centre & Skin Clinic, we offer a range of consultation options to ensure you receive the care you need.
Booking an Appointment
- ✔ Standard Consultations: Appointments can be scheduled with your regular doctor or the next available doctor, depending on your preference and availability.
- ✔ Extended Consultations: If you require additional time for complex medical issues or multiple concerns, please let our reception team know when booking your
appointment.
Consultation Types & Billing
Our consultations are classified based on complexity, duration, and required medical assessment, ensuring transparent billing.
📌 Consultation Categories:
- ✔ Minor Service (Level A): A brief consultation for a straightforward issue, requiring only a short patient history and limited examination.
- ✔ Specific Service (Level B): A standard consultation where the doctor conducts a focused assessment, history, and examination to manage a health concern.
- ✔ Extended Service (Level C): A detailed consultation for more complex conditions or multiple issues, requiring a thorough history, examination, possible investigations,
and management plan.
- ✔ Comprehensive Service (Level D): A comprehensive consultation involving an in-depth history, examination of multiple body systems, and the arrangement of complex
investigations to determine the most appropriate treatment.
Telehealth & Telephone Consultations
- ✔ Eligibility Requirements: Patients must have an established care history with our practice, meaning they must have attended an in-person appointment within the last 12
months to meet Medicare eligibility criteria for telehealth.
- ✔ Convenient Access: If you meet the eligibility criteria, telehealth consultations provide an accessible and efficient option for managing ongoing health needs.
📞 To book an appointment or for more information, call us at (07) 4325 4000.