Patient Information
Wells Road Medical Centre has proudly been a bulk billing clinic that accepts walk-ins over the last 12 years. We have always believed in functioning as part of the Medicare system and serving the community in a way where they feel no burden of cost.
Unfortunately, Medicare rebates alone are not sufficient to meet the demands of a well-functioning General Practice, making the work that we do under-appreciated and unsustainable.
As a clinic, we have resisted the change to mixed billings for many years. Where 8 of the 9 clinics in our local area have moved, we attempted to remain sustainable without passing on any cost to our local community.
We have decided however, that the move to a mixed billing model is unavoidable if we are to continue our service to the community.
From January 1, 2023
We will be charging a Private Fee for our consultations with exception for specific criteria.
Exception criteria applies from 8:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday where the following patients will be bulk billed:
- Under 16’s
- Healthcare card and pension card holders
For all other patients/all other times, the following fees will apply:
| Weekdays: 8.30 am – 6.00 pm
Saturdays: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm |
Total Fee | Rebate | Out of Pocket |
| Short Consult (3) | $ 45.00 | $ 18.20 | $ 26.80 |
| Standard Consult (23) | $ 65.00 | $ 39.75 | $ 25.25 |
| Long Consult (36) | $ 100.00 | $ 76.95 | $ 23.05 |
| Phone Consult (91891) | $ 65.00 | $ 39.75 | $ 25.25 |
| Weekdays after 6.00 pm
Saturday: 12.00 – 7.00 pm Sunday & Public Holidays ALL day |
Total Fee | Rebate | Out of Pocket |
| Short Consult (5000) | $ 60.00 | $ 30.65 | $ 29.35 |
| Standard Consult (5020) | $ 80.00 | $ 51.80 | $ 28.20 |
| Long Consult (5040) | $ 115.00 | $ 88.80 | $ 26.20 |
January 9, 2023