Mixed BillingFees & Billing
IMPORTANT BILLING INFORMATION
Dear Valued Patients,
Coburg Family Medical Centre is a MIXED billing clinic. If you hold a valid health care/concession card, or is a patient aged 15 years or younger then we will guarantee BULK BILLING for your standard GP appointment.
BULK BILLING for eligible patients will be guaranteed for most of the consultation type for GPs. However, please note there will be certain instances where Bulk Billing cannot be guaranteed such as Iron infusions, procedures etc. There will also be private fee for Specialists, Dental, some Allied Health, and all other Non-GP appointments.
Patients with NO CONCESSION medicare and for all patients who do not hold a valid Medicare Card will incur an out-of-pocket fee for the consultations. We are able to help assist with your medicare claim provided that a physical Debit Card is present. Patients with overseas insurance must bring the physical card to their appointments.
For Doctors who choose to do private billing, patients with NO CONCESSION medicare and all patients who do not hold a valid Medicare Card will incur an out-of-pocket fee for the consultations.
We require full payment on the day of your appointment. The fee is to be paid by EFTPOS or if paid by CASH, the EXACT amount needs to be provided as we do NOT keep money on the premises.
Also, a cancellation fee may apply if you fail to turn up to your appointment or cancel your appointment within 2 hours of appointment booking time for GP consultations and 24 hours for specialists/allied health consultations.
Please note we cannot always accommodate walk-in due to appointment availability. Please book ONLINE or call ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
The team of CFMC would like to thank you sincerely for understanding in our fee structure. We acknowledge your support and trust in the services we provide.
Summary of Most Common Fees
| Appointment Type: | Item Number | Total Payments | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult: | 23 | $70.00 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| Long Consult: | 36 | $100.00 | $82.90 | $17.10 |
| Telehealth Consult: | 91891 | $70.00 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
Please note:
- Some General Practitioners will choose not to bulk bill their phone consultations.
- The After-hour fee schedule is different to the Most Common Fee schedule – please confirm this amount prior booking your appointment.
- Our General Practitioners’ availability may change without notice – we will use our best to offer an appointment that suits you.
Fees and billing arrangements
Private fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash or electronic payment. Fees will vary according to length of consultation and services provided.
Direct Billing
Services you may pay for at Coburg Family Medical Centre include:
- Pre-employment Medicals
- Travel Vaccines
- Test Kits
- Consultations*
- Bank Merchant Fees
- Phone consultation
*If you are not eligible for Medicare or do not hold a valid concession card.