Fees
A medicare rebate applies For consultation and micro-suction cleaning of one or both ears when performed by yourDoctor.
All microsuction wax removals are performed by experienced doctors.
GLEN WAVERLEY (Blackburn Road), BERWICK AND BUNDOORA FEES
Microsuction performed by an experienced Doctor, A medicare rebate is available.
The clinic will submit a medicare claim for you so that a refund will be sent directly to your bank account by Medicare.
The total Fee that needs to be paid on the day is inclusive of the medicare rebate and varies according to the day duration and complexity of your appointment. However the total out of pocket to you after your medicare rebate is paid to will remain as described below.
FOR MEDICARE CARD HOLDERS
WEEKDAY –
Fee: $80 OOP (out of pocket after medicare rebate)
WEEKEND –
Standard Fee: $100 OOP (out of pocket after medicare rebate)
If you have no medicare card then a flat fee of $150 ( $175 on weekends) will be charged – Follow up visits for patients with no medicare card will also incur a full fee of $150 ($175 on weekends).
** Sometimes no problem wax is found in your ear – The out of pocket fee applies even if no wax is found or needs to be removed, you are consulting with an experienced doctor and they will offer advice and treatment for ear problems not caused by earwax**
Full payment needs to be made on the day.
If a follow up visit is needed to remove further wax after a period of softening – the follow up visit will be Bulk Billed.
The total fee varies depending on complexity and time but the out of pocket charge to you remains the same.
Your doctor will use Tyro EFTPOS so the medicare rebate can be immediately claimed and put into your bank account.
Late Cancellation / No Show Fees.
Your doctor kindly asks that you provide sufficient notice if you are unable to make your appointment so that we can offer the time to another patient. They require at least 24 hours notice if you cannot keep your appointment
A cancellation fee /no show fee will otherwise apply. The fee is not rebatable through Medicare.
If there are any circumstances beyond your control which prevent you from cancelling your appointment with sufficient notice you should let us know as soon as possible. Please call to cancel on 0395812661
