Billing policy
BMCOL is a MIXED BILLING PRACTICE. Out of Pocket Payment is required on the day of consult by EFTPOS, credit card and cash only. Bulk billing is only available with presentation of a valid concession card and a valid Medicare card.
You must present your valid Concession Card along with your current Medicare Card at the time of your appointment in order to be bulk billed.
Patients who do not fall into one of these categories means that a $25 – $39 GAP (out of pocket) fee will apply.
*Fees will also apply to telehealth appointments.
Current Fee structure for non-pensioners or non-health care card holders
General Consultations – Weekdays 9.00am – 8.00pm
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Short Consultation Standard Consultation | $36.60 $67.85 | $19.60 $42.85 | $17.00 $25.00 |
| Extended Consultation | $110.90 | $82.90 | $28.00 |
| Prolong Consultation | $154.15 | $122.15 | $32.00 |
After Hours consultations – Weekdays after 8.00pm and Public Holidays (All day)
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Standard Consultation | $83.80 | $55.80 | $28.00 |
| Extended Consultation | $126.70 | $95.70 | $31.00 |
| Prolong Consultation | $170.20 | $134.20 | $36.00 |
Mental Health Plans and Treatment Reviews
| Consultation Type | Full Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap |
| Standard mental Health Consult | $111.70 | $81.70 | $30.00 |
| Mental health plan preparation | $132.70 | $103.70 | $29.00 |
| MHP preparation-Extended | $186.80 | $152.80 | $34.00 |
| Mental health plan review | $110.70 | $81.70 | $29.00 |
Bulk Billing* (Conditions Apply)
Only eligible patients will be bulk billed under Medicare Rebates Services.
These patients include;
• Children under 16 years,
• Vaccinations – COVID, Influenza and child vaccinations
• Health Care Card, Pension Card Holders and DVA card holders
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
• Appointments made for follow up investigations to discuss any medical results
You must present your valid Concession Card along with your current Medicare Card at the time of your appointment in order to be bulk billed.
Non Medicare Card Holders / Fees
Each doctor within the practice has set fees for private paying patients. Billing will depend upon the services provided during your consultation. All accounts need to be settled on the day, after your consultation. Information on fees is available on request. As a guide, standard consultation fees range from $45.00 to $85.00.
Payment Methods
Our policy is that payments are to be made on the day of consultation. Accepted payment method is cash and EFTPOS facilities are available.
Useful numbers
Ambulance – 000
NATIONAL HOME DOCTOR SERVICE 13 SICK – 13 74 25
OTHER OPTIONS
Additional after hours services for severe problems are available through the following:
Private Hospital Emergency Departments at:
- Epworth Richmond Hospital on 9426 630
- John Fawkner Hospital on 9385 2266 (These hospitals will charge a service fee)
Public Hospital Emergency Departments at:
- St Vincent’s Hospital on 9288 2211
- Royal Melbourne Hospital on 9342 7000,
- Royal Women’s Hospital emergency 8345 3600
- Mercy Hospital for Women emergency on 8458 4000
(These hospitals do not charge a service fee).
Preferred insurance providers
Brunswick Medical Centre On Lygon is a preferred provider for the following health insurance funds. Patients with an eligible policy with one of the preferred providers listed below may be entitled to a higher rebate than that of a non-preferred provider.
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