General Practitioner Fees
Our most commonly requested consultations, procedures and paperwork, with the standard out-of-pocket cost for each.
| Type of appointment | Out-of-pocket fee |
|---|---|
| Excision | $50 |
| Ear syringe | $30 |
| Biopsy | $30 |
| Skin check | $30 |
| Cryotherapy | $30 |
| Cervical screening | Free |
| Pregnancy test | $15 |
| Implanon insertion | $35 |
| Ingrown toe nail surgery | $55 |
| Suture removal | $15 |
| Dressing change | $15 |
| Iron infusion | $180 |
| Spirometry | $55 |
| PRP injection | $115 |
| Flu shot | $20 |
| Whooping cough vaccine | $35 |
| Holter monitor hire | $30 |
| ABP machine hire | $30 |
| Permit medication | $55 |
| Transfer of medical records | $30 |
| Medical record request — lawyer, WC or TAC | $90 |
| Driving assessment (individual) | $55 |
| Driving assessment (commercial) | $130 |
| Pre-employment medical | GP's discretion |
| Report/form request — Centrelink, NDIS, TAC, VicRoads, work-related, etc. | GP's discretion |
| Failure to attend — GP | $15 |
| Failure to attend — Allied Health or Specialist | ½ consult fee |
After Hours Fee Structure
Patients linked to Medicare by bank account have rebates returned automatically; otherwise take your receipt to Medicare to claim. Pensioner card holders and children under 16 are bulk billed for all appointments.
| Type of appointment | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard consultation | $75 | $42.85 | $32.15 | Valid Medicare card |
| Standard consultation — Health Care Card | Bulk billed | Bulk billed | Bulk billed | Valid Medicare card |
| Longer consultation | $125 | $76.95 | $48.05 | Valid Medicare card |
| Longer consultation — Health Care Card | $125 | $75.95 | $48.05 | Valid Medicare card |
| After hours phone consult (outside opening hours) | $100 | $42.85 | $57.15 | Valid Medicare card |
| After hours emergency clinic / home visit — Item 585 | $181.90 | $147.90 | $34.00 | Valid Medicare card |
| Call-back to clinic / home visit, 11pm–7am — Item 599 | $275.45 | $174.30 | $101.15 | Valid Medicare card |
| Home visit during working hours (outside opening hours) — Item 47 | $300.00 | $152.15 | $147.85 | Valid Medicare card |
| Home visit after hours — Item 5063 | $313.00 | $163.80 | $149.20 | Valid Medicare card |
| Standard consult — Saturday & Sunday | $70 | $51.80 | $18.20 | Valid Medicare card |
Weekends & Public Holidays
Not bulk billed for concession card holders
Consultations conducted on weekends or public holidays will not be bulk billed for concession card holders and will require an out-of-pocket gap fee.
Allied Health Fees
EPC referrals from your GP attract a Medicare rebate; DVA-referred patients are bulk billed. Private consultations don't require a referral.
Physiotherapist
| Type of appointment | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full assessment — DVA | Bulk billed | Bulk billed | $0 | GP referral, Item D0904 |
| Full assessment — EPC | $64.60 | $54.60 | $10 | GP referral required |
| Private initial consultation | $95.00 | $0.00 | $95 | No referral required |
| Private follow-up consultation | $85.00 | $0.00 | $85 | No referral required |
| WorkCover + TAC | Up-front fee | — | $0 | Unless approved by case manager |
| Home visit | — | — | — | Contact for more information |
Dietitian
| Type of appointment | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full assessment — DVA | Bulk billed | Bulk billed | $0 | GP referral, Item D0904 |
| Full assessment — EPC | $64.60 | $54.60 | $10 | GP referral required |
| Private initial consultation | $95.00 | $0.00 | $95 | No referral required |
| Private follow-up consultation | $85.00 | $0.00 | $85 | No referral required |
| WorkCover + TAC | Up-front fee | — | $0 | Unless approved by case manager |
| Home visit | — | — | — | Contact for more information |
Diabetic Educator
| Type of appointment | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full assessment — DVA | Bulk billed | Bulk billed | $0 | GP referral, Item D0904 |
| Full assessment — EPC | $72.00 | $58.00 | $14 | GP referral required |
| Private initial consultation | $72.00 | $0.00 | $72 | No referral required |
| WorkCover + TAC | Up-front fee | — | $0 | Unless approved by case manager |
| Home visit | — | — | — | Contact for more information |
Private Specialists Fee
Every private specialist at Hargreaves St Medical Practice sets their own fee structure. Please see their individual profile page for full details.
View specialist profilesOverseas Visitor Health Claims
No gap fee, via HICAPS
Having partnered with select health funds, HICAPS makes it easy to process healthcare claims for overseas workers, students and visitors — with no gap fee. We currently process claims for:
- Medibank
- Bupa
- nib
- Allianz