Payment Policy
Our reception staff will be happy to advise you of the consult fees. Fees for consult along with other necessary forms will also be sent to you when an appointment has been made.
An out-of-pocket co-payment will be incurred for your surgery. You will receive an Informed Financial Consent at the time of booking your surgery which you can take to your health fund to confirm any out-of-pocket expense.
How to Pay
Payment on the day of consultation is required. For your convenience we accept a number of payment methods in the rooms, by post and online.
These payment methods include:
- Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard
- Cheque or Cash
- Electronic – EFTPOS
Private Billing
Dr Simon Smith’s practice is a private service provider and payment is required on the day.
Reception will send your paid account directly to Medicare and Medicare will deposit your rebate directly into your bank account, usually on the same day.
Quotations
An Informed Financial Consent is given to you at the time of booking your operation. You can then take this to your Health Fund to work out how much the out-of-pocket amount is. This varies depending upon the procedure and the Health Fund.
Self-Insured Patients
Patients without private health insurance can choose private admission. These ‘self-funded’ patients assume all costs of the operation.
What will my Health Fund cover?
Health Funds do not cover your consult fee with Mr Simon Smith.
There is an out-of-pocket expense for surgery. The amount depends upon the procedure and the Health Fund. You will be issued with a detailed Informed Financial Consent at the time of booking your operation.
We recommend you take this quote to check your level of cover with your private health fund to know exactly what out-of-pocket expense you may be expected to pay.
Payment Methods
Payments can be made via:
- EFT
- Visa Card
- Mastercard
- Cheque
- Cash