The fee for the operation is
finalised after your assessment consultations and includes the following items:
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Consultation and Operation
billed by the Gynaecologist (Medicare)
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Consultation and Anaesthesia
billed by the Anaesthetist (Medicare)
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Facility Fee billed by the
day surgery clinic
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Pathology tests billed by
the pathology laboratory (Medicare)
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Ultrasound, if required,
billed by the radiology facility (Medicare)
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Antibiotics, Thermometer,
etc
When using your Medicare card , the card has to be:
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Presented. The number alone is not accepted
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Have your name on it. Photo ID may be required
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Current with a valid expiry date
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RHCA cards or restricted are not accepted
The
Facility fee is not covered by Medicare and is to be paid by cash, credit card
or EFTPOS. Cheque or phone payments are not accepted.
The
Facility fee may be discounted, at the clinic's absolute discretion, to
holders of a Pension card, a Health Care card or a full time university Student
card, and only when:
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Prior arrangements have been made
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In conjunction with a
Medicare card
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The concession card is
current and presented