Fees & Medicare

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.

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