{"id":1746,"date":"2019-02-27T23:20:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T23:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noosaclinic.com.au\/wecare\/?page_id=1746"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:31:19","slug":"fees-and-billing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/noosaclinic.com.au\/wecare\/fees-and-billing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fees and Billing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1474222710160{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-480669e738a35d51c\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-480669e738a35d51c uvc-8492  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-480669e738a35d51c h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Noosa Clinic Fees &amp; Billing<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577706769634{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]The Noosa Clinic is not a Bulk Billing Surgery \u2013 The Doctor decides the appropriate fee to be charged for each consultation or procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*The fees listed below are provided as a guide only. Please contact us if you wish to discuss the fee for your appointment.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1551090133636{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1751&#8243; img_size=&#8221;800&#215;400&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-9969e738a35d576\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-9969e738a35d576 uvc-4786  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-9969e738a35d576 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">Attention Noosa Clinic Patients<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-9969e738a35d576 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:30px;\"><strong>Changes to billing as of 01\/01\/2026<\/strong><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]From 1st January 2020, as a result of changes by Medicare, we can no longer routinely bulk bill all patients.<\/p>\n<p>It is no longer guaranteed that patients with a \u2018Concession Card\u2019 will be bulk billed.<\/p>\n<p>To continue providing quality healthcare and cover operational costs, there may be instances from 1st January when you may be charged.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the Medicare rebate can be processed immediately from our office.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your understanding \u2013 it has been a very difficult decision for us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>As such the Noosa Clinic staff will be updating your personal records, please provide the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medicare Card<\/li>\n<li>Centrelink Pension and Commonwealth Seniors Card<\/li>\n<li>Centrelink Health Care Card<\/li>\n<li>Private Health Card<\/li>\n<li>Current Address and Contact details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Type of Consult<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Private Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Medicare Rebate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>Patient out of pocket<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Brief<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">&lt;10 mins<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">$70.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"151\">$39.95<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$30.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"161\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"104\">&lt;20 mins<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">$100.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"151\">$43.90<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">$56.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Please double-check the rebate for &#8220;Brief&#8221; consultations.<\/strong><br \/>\nA standard Level A (Brief) rebate is typically lower (~$19) than the Level B (Standard) rebate of ~$43.<br \/>\n\u25cf Please note: We no longer offer script requests via phone. For selected medications,<br \/>\nrepeat scripts can be offered via HotDocs for a fee.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Cancellation Policy: Patients who confirm their appointment and do not attend will be<br \/>\ncharged a $60 non-attendance fee.<\/p>\n<p>Longer or more complex consults can incur a higher fee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: On Saturday\u2019s \u201call\u201d appointments attract a Private Fee <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All new skin checks performed by Dr Desh Jayasinghe, who is an accredited Skin Cancer Doctor, will be charged a private fee.<\/p>\n<p>A 30 minute consult fee is $150.00 with a rebate of $76.95.<\/p>\n<p>Acupuncture treatment: For private patients with no concession card there is fee of $110 for initial and $80 for follow up appointments. Pensioners and Health Care Card holders will be charged a small fee.<\/p>\n<p>Some complex surgical procedures may also attract a fee.<\/p>\n<p>Minor procedures may attract a gap at the discretion of the doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Patients with chronic conditions requiring frequent review, or frequent tests, may be bulk-billed at the discretion of their doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Childhood vaccinations as per the Australian Immunisation Schedule.<\/p>\n<p>If you have genuine difficulty in paying these fees the matter can be discussed with your doctor and alternate arrangements may be possible.<\/p>\n<p>Regrettably we cannot advise you regarding the cost of medications, specialist treatment, blood tests and X-Rays as these services are provided by operators external\u00a0to Noosa Clinic; We advise you to discuss the matter with the relevant provider.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> We no longer offer scrip requests via phone, for selected medications repeat scripts can be<br \/>\noffered via HotDocs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, for a Release of Records to another clinic \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>We are happy to send a summary of patient record. However, if the complete file is needed, the patient\u00a0will have to pay a fee of $20.\u00a0 There are many services which do not attract Medicare rebates and that Medicare does not cover the cost of disposable items or special\u00a0equipment used in treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patients who confirm their appointment and do not attend will be charged a $60 non attendance fee.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you for your understanding, please call our friendly staff if you have any questions \u2013 <a href=\"tel:0754497600\">07 5449 7600<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1551089919218{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/noosaclinic.com.au\/wecare\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/call-to-bg1.jpg?id=1405) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-805169e738a35d5a5\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-805169e738a35d5a5 uvc-2395 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-805169e738a35d5a5 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:10px;\">Unsure of how to use our online booking app or need to discuss your appointment further?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-805169e738a35d5a5 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:17px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:27px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#ffffff;\">Our friendly staff are always happy to help, just call us and we can discuss your appointment needs and make a booking for you.<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\" vc_custom_1551088247939 ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/noosaclinic.com.au\/wecare\/contact\/\" title=\"Get in touch\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-9820\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69e738a35d5d3\"  data-hover=\"#28a7fb\" data-border-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.4)\" data-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-hover-bg=\"#ffffff\" data-border-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-9820'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:20px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:700;width:px;min-height:36px;padding:15px 25px;border-radius:0px;border-width:4px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);border-style:solid;background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Give us a call, we&#039;re here to help!<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1474222710160{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577706769634{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]The Noosa Clinic is not a Bulk Billing Surgery \u2013 The Doctor decides the appropriate fee to be charged for each consultation or procedure. *The fees listed below are provided as a guide only. 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