Once it has been determined that you need an operation, our staff
will be able to provide you with a cost estimate for your surgery.
This can be a confusing area and the office staff will readily offer
you assistance in navigating the financial part of your surgery.
This includes help with paper work, hospital admissions, medical
fund rebate and the like.
The standard fee charged in this office is the Australian Medical
Association recommended fee. This means that in most instances there
will be a portion of your surgical fee which will not be covered by
Medicare or your health fund. It is important that you ask about
this gap prior to receiving treatment. With respect to Orthopaedic
surgery, some of the operations will receive a benefit from your
insurer whilst others will not. We are able to give you the
appropriate advice on all these matters and give you accurate
estimates of what the final costs might be. Please be advised that
when you have an operation there is a fee for your attending
surgeon, his assistant, the anaesthetist and the hospital. Our staff
are fully informed about charges and rebates and will be able to
help you navigate your way through this complex area.
If you require more information, please do not hesitate to call
us on
(02) 9679 7088 during office hours.
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