Fees
Fees and Billing From 1 November 2025
From 1 November 2025, Medicare bulk billing incentives have expanded, meaning that Medicare-eligible patients may be eligible for bulk billed consultations, depending on the type of appointment and the Medicare item claimed.
At Unanderra Family Doctors, billing arrangements are determined by the independent general practitioners consulting at the practice, in accordance with Medicare rules and individual patient circumstances. Bulk billing occurs when the Medicare rebate is accepted as full payment for an eligible service, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost for that consultation.
Bulk billing is not guaranteed for every consultation and may depend on:
the nature and length of the appointment
Medicare eligibility
the Medicare item number being claimed
Patients Who May Be Eligible for Bulk Billing
Patients who may be eligible for bulk billed consultations include:
Medicare-eligible patients, in line with current Medicare bulk billing incentives
Children and young people
Concession or pension card holders
Eligible Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card holders
Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the independent general practitioner providing the consultation.
Services Commonly Bulk Billed
The following services are commonly bulk billed when eligible under Medicare:
Standard doctor consults
Chronic disease management plans
Health assessments
COVID-19 and influenza vaccination administration
Other services may attract a fee depending on Medicare eligibility and the clinical nature of the consultation.
Important Billing Information
Fees and billing arrangements are set by the independent general practitioners consulting at Unanderra Family Doctors. The practice provides consulting rooms, facilities, and administrative support, but does not employ doctors or determine individual billing policies.
Patients are encouraged to discuss billing and eligibility at the time of booking or with reception prior to their appointment to ensure clarity and avoid unexpected costs.
Iron Infusion
| Consultation Fee Payable At Consult | Medicare Rebate | Cost To Patient |
|---|---|---|
| $160.00 | Nil | $160.00 |
Note: A prescription will be provided, and the patient is responsible for arranging their Ferinject
Flu Vaccine
| Item | Cost To Patient |
|---|---|
| Flu vaccine – a fee applies for patients who are not eligible for government-funded vaccination. | $20.00 |
Yellow Fever Vaccination
| Fee Payable At Consult For Yellow Fever Vaccine | Medicare Rebate | Cost To Patient |
|---|---|---|
| $140.00 | Nil | $140.00 |
Skin Excision Fee
A prior consultation is needed for the determination of the procedure requirements. Pricing for the procedure will be given at this consultation.
Clinic Consumable and Usage Fee
(Fee is payable in addition to the consult fee
if not eligible under Medicare Bulk Billing)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cryotherapy | $10.00 |
| Dressing | $5.00 |
| Electrocautery | $10.00 |
| Electrocautery With Adrenaline | $25.00 |
| Electronic Medical Record Transfer | $40.00 |
| Excision | $45.00 |
| Implanon Insertion | $25.00 |
| Implanon Removal | $25.00 |
| Incision and Drainage | $25.00 |
| Intravenous Therapy – Fluids | $20.00 |
| IUD Removal | $10.00 |
| Nebuliser | $5.00 |
| Punch Biopsy | $25.00 |
| Punch Biopsy with Sutures | $45.00 |
| Spirometry | $20.00 |
| Wound Staple Removal | $10.00 |
| Wound Suturing | $45.00 |
| Wound Suturing Removal | $10.00 |
Non-attendance/Cancellation Fee
To avoid any cancellation fees, we ask that you provide at least 3 hours notice for any appointments. If you need to cancel or are unable to attend, please let us know by calling 0242716320, using our contact page on the website, or sending a text message to the mobile number you used to confirm the appointment. Cancellations within 3 hours or non-attendance will result in the following fees: $50 for a standard consultation and $70 for an extended consultation. If you have booked your appointment using HotDocs, please cancel the appointment through their service. Please note, this fee will need to be paid before your next consultation.
What happens if I request my medical records, I am changing my clinic?
When a patient requests their transfers their medical, Unanderra Family Doctors with contact you for the fee payable for the service of transferring your medical records. Generally, your new clinic will assist you with the request
Once the fee is paid by you, we will process the request, get your medical records to your new clinic and make your medical records inactive in our management system. If in the future you decide you’d like to use the services of Unanderra Family Doctors and you were paying the ‘Pensioner and Concession Patient Fees’ rates before we made your medical records inactive, you will be considered a new patient to Unanderra Family Doctors and we will charge you the ‘Standard Patient Fees’ rates.
Why are fees charged for some medical services at Unanderra Family Doctors?
Unanderra Family Doctors is a predominantly bulk-billing practice. Where patients and services are eligible under Medicare, consultations continue to be bulk billed.
However, Medicare does not permit bulk billing for all patients or all services. In circumstances where a service or patient is not eligible for bulk billing, a private fee applies.
It is important to note that the doctors who consult at Unanderra Family Doctors are independent medical practitioners. While the practice provides consulting rooms, clinical facilities, staffing, and administrative support, each doctor independently determines their own billing arrangements and consultation fees, in accordance with Medicare rules and professional guidelines. The practice itself does not set doctors’ fees.
The costs associated with delivering high-quality general practice care continue to increase, while Medicare rebates do not always fully cover the cost of providing every service. Where bulk billing is not available, private fees help ensure that medical services can continue to be provided safely and sustainably.
Fees charged by doctors consulting at the practice are set below the current recommended fee schedule published by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). In accordance with Medicare guidelines, eligible Care Plans and Health Assessment consultations will continue to be bulk billed.
Patients are encouraged to discuss billing and Medicare eligibility at the time of booking or prior to their appointment, so there are no unexpected costs.
What if I need a form signed?
There may be a charge for certain forms that require a signature from your doctor or for certifying copies. Some forms, such as those required by government agencies, may be completed during a consultation and be eligible for a Medicare rebate. However, for forms that are not considered eligible by Medicare, such as those for visa purposes or certifying copies, there will be an additional fee. Please inform our reception team when booking an appointment if you will need your doctor to complete a form, and they will provide you with information about any associated fees and ensure that the necessary time is allocated for the task.
How do I pay the consultation fee if not bulk billed?
All fees must be paid on the day of your consultation.
We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, EFTPOS, Mastercard, and Visa.