Mixed-Billing

Our medical centre  offers both bulk billing and private billing services to patients. This means that the centre does not follow a single billing method but instead uses a combination, depending on various factors like the type of service, the patient's eligibility, or the doctor's policy.

Here’s a breakdown of the two billing methods used:

🔹 Bulk Billing

• The patient is not charged directly.

• The medical provider bills Medicare directly.

• Medicare pays the doctor a set fee for the service.

• Typically offered to:

  • Children

  • Pensioners

  • Healthcare card holders

  • Certain chronic disease management visits

• 🔹 Private Billing

• The patient pays out-of-pocket for the consultation.

• The patient can then claim a Medicare rebate, but there may be a "gap" fee (the difference between the doctor's fee and the Medicare rebate).

• Common for:

• General patients

• Weekend or after-hours appointments

• Longer consultations or specialized services

• 🔹 Why a Centre Chooses Mixed Billing

• Covers operational costs (e.g., rent, staff, equipment)

• Allows flexibility in offering bulk billing to those in need

• Enables fair compensation for doctors’ time and services

• If you're visiting our centre, it’s a good idea to check ahead whether your specific consultation will be bulk billed or privately billed.