Medicare claiming/rebates

• All of our procedures will be bulk-billed to Medicare; this includes
  • Consults
  • Echocardiograms
  • 24hr Holters
  • ECG
  • Exercise stress test
  • Stress echo
  • 24hr Blood pressure monitor
  • Lung function test
  • Home sleep studies
• All Medicare claims will be processed from our rooms on the day of service.
• The clinic will use Medicare Online claiming system through our practice software which is a secure process.
• The clinic will enter your Medicare card number for Online Patient Verification and Online Eligibility Verification.
• All billing/claims will be processed by the clinic on the day of service.

DVA card claims

• DVA card claims the same will apply as Medicare card holders;
  • We require valid referral
  • We require valid DVA card
  • We will process the claim online

Out-of-pocket costs

• Patients can enquire about the cost of their visit, test or procedure when making an appointment.
• We will provide patients with a guideline of if and how much you are likely to pay out-of-pocket when you book in your appointment.
• Any out-of-pocket payments will be required on the day of service. Payments can be made by Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card.
• We offer a discount for concession card holders.

OSHC Student Claims

• We are preferred providers for Medibank Private, Allianz and NIB insurers
• We can process these claim directly online to the above insurers with no out of pocket for the student.

Garrison Health Claims

• We are preferred providers for Garrison Health – Defence Members
• We will invoice Garrison Health directly for any claims.