First Appointment
Medicare pays for some of the cost of your first appointment. There is usually a remaining “out of pocket” cost for you which needs to be paid on the day of your appointment. There is no out of pocket cost for Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Gold Card Holders.
Surgery Fees
Private health insurance will pay some of the cost for you to have your surgical treatment in a private hospital. This operation is performed by a surgeon of your choosing and in a shorter wait time. The level of your cover determines how much out of pocket expense is left for you to pay. Mr Gomes ensures this is kept to the minimum; it is important to discuss this with him at your consultation. There are several costs to surgery in the private system and many of these are outlined below.
- Surgeons Fees: Mr Gomes’ fee is guided by the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Medicare makes a contribution to his fee and a contribution is made by your private health insurance.
- Assistant’s Fees: Mr Gomes will often need a doctor to assist him during surgery, this assistant may attract a small out of pocket fee.
- Anaesthetist’s Fees: Anaesthetists fees varies, and they will discuss this with you.
- Hospital Bed and Theatre Costs: There is a cost for the hospital bed and use of the operating theatre. Usually this is covered by your private health insurance, but it is important to check prior to surgery your level of cover, as an excess payment may be required.
- Instrumentation:
The cost of instrumentation needed for your operation are often covered by your private health insurance. There are certain circumstances where they are not, and this will incur further out of pocket expenses.
- Imaging, Blood Tests and other Investigations that are needed during or after your surgery may incur added costs.
Public (Uninsured) Patients
Mr Gomes manages public (uninsured) patients. Your condition might not need surgery and you may want the advice of a surgeon. You can get a referral; which Mr Gomes will review and book accordingly depending on clinical urgency. When surgery is recommended and if requested you will be given an estimate of funding your treatment in the private system. If you wish to self-fund your surgery, our team is able to arrange a payment plan for you.
Overseas Patients
Overseas patients will be required to pay costs on admission. If there are any additional costs incurred during your hospital stay, you will receive an account for the balance. You are responsible for claiming the cost back from your insurance company.
