Patient Fees

Please find below a breakdown of fees for consultation and surgery. You’ll receive written confirmation of our fees before any surgery is booked.

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  • Our consultation fees are in line with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and industry standards.

    Initial Consultation Standard: $300

    Initial Consultation for Aged Pensioners: $230

    Review Consultation Standard: $210

    Review Consultation for Aged Pensioners: $150

    With a valid referral, the Medicare rebate is around $90 for an initial consultation.

    Dr Chandrananth does not charge an out of pocket cost for Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold Card Holders or those with a valid WorkCover or TAC claim number.

    Consultation fees are required to be paid on the day of your appointment. We accept credit card payments, EFTPOS and cash (AMEX and Diners cards are not accepted).

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  • Dr Chandrananth engages with the ‘known gap’ scheme for most Health Insurance companies (HCF, BUPA, Medibank Private) meaning your out-of-pocket fee for your surgery is approximately $500.

    However, all insurers are not created equally and so for some providers (such as GMHBA, Latrobe Health) the fee is worked out on a case-by-case basis to ensure it is inline with the other major insurers and this is can be more than $500. This is because these insurers reduce their fees by increasing your excess - much like how your car premiums are calculated.

    All accounts will be submitted directly to your insurer and we will provide you with a financial consent outlining these fees at the time of your appointment. You will need to pay the gap 7 days prior to your surgery.

  • Your anaesthetist bills separately and will confirm their fee with you in advance. The out-of-pocket is typically $200 to $500, depending on the duration and complexity of your procedure.

  • Most operations require a surgical assistant. They also bill separately and will confirm their fee in advance. The out-of-pocket is usually around $100, depending on the complexity of your procedure.

  • The majority of hospital costs should be covered by your private health insurance, but you may have to pay an excess depending on your insurance. You should always contact your insurance prior to surgery to confirm your coverage. Some costs are billed directly by the hospital or other providers — pathology, imaging and prosthesis costs, for example. These are separate from our fees.

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