Fees & Referrals

FEES AND REFERRALS

referral:

Costs and Fees:

Payment Options:

No referral is required for private patients. Simply call us for an appointment. An initial referral from a GP is required, however, if you:

• are using a Veterans Affairs (Gold Card)

• have been put on a Medicare EPC care plan*

• are claiming under TAC

• are claiming under WorkCover

*This Medicare plan can apply to patients with chronic conditions who have an appropriate GP care plan referral (eg. Diabetes, Arthritis, Poor Eye sight, Back issues , Heart Condition)

Consult your doctor to see if you feel you qualify for this program.

Private patients: Our fee structure is based on itemized fee schedules, according to the treatment required. Where follow up consultations or a specific treatment plan
is need, our Podiatrist will explain the fees involved with the patient on the day of the initial consultation. Concession rates are available for pensioners & healthcare card holders.

Government subsidised patients:

Patients who have a Veterans Affaird Gold Card or who are on a Medicare EPC plan are bulk billed.

Insurance subsidised patients:

Fees for patients claiming under TAC are billed directly to TAC. Fees for patients claiming under WorkCover are billed to their employer or insurer.

• Cash

• Credit card (Visa or Mastercard)

• Eftpos

• Bank/Personal Cheque/Money order

• HICAPS is available for direct Health

insurance claiming

For your convenience we accept many methods of payment.