SERVICE FEES
Southern Women's Health is a Private Billing practice. From November 1, 2024, concession gap fees apply to all consultations for those under 16 and those with a health care or pension card. Please see the details below. For all other women with a Medicare card, there is a time-based gap fee for all consultations. Please note that gap fees will increase from February 2025 as shown below.
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For women without a pension or health care card but with a Medicare Card, consultation gap fees are time-based as
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Under 10 minutes: $60
10-19 minutes: $65
20-29 minutes: $75
30-39 minutes: $80
40 minutes and over: $88
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Mirena removal fee: $20 in addition to the time-based fee
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Concession Fee: $40 for all consultations
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Fees apply to the first appointment with the doctor and all follow-up appointments.*
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Please see the table below, which displays the approximate fee schedule and how to obtain your rebate quickly after your visit.
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Credit card surcharges apply.
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Concession fees
A Concession Gap Fee of $40 will apply for those under the age of 16 and those with a concession or pension card for all appointments.
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Please note that you will pay the full amount (gap fee plus item number fee) at the end of your consult, with the rebate being processed for you at the end of the consult so that you receive your rebate quickly. This happens immediately if you have a debit card and are in the practice.
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Telehealth appointments are available. If you have seen Dr Danielle Sammut at Southern Women's Health in the last 12 months for a face-to-face consultation, with a gap fee depending on time, as above.
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If you have not seen Dr Danielle Sammut at Southern Women's Health in the last 12 months, ONLY sexual and reproductive health consultations** are eligible for a Medicare Rebate. For all other first-visit telehealth consultations (i.e. mental health and general consultations), there will be a private fee with no rebate, as Medicare does not cover these consultations. The private fee will be the equivalent of the Medicare consultation amount plus the gap fee. This will continue until you are able to come into the centre for a face-to-face consultation. Please note that this is a Medicare rule placed on all general practitioners, and we cannot alter this. The following link provides more details.
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Although you do not require a referral from your GP, a referral is welcomed. ​
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If you have any questions about service fees, please email info@southernwomenshealth.com.au or call the centre.
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** A sexual and reproductive health consultation includes those relating to:
Menstrual Problems (e.g. period pain, abnormal bleeding, heavy bleeding, prolonged periods etc.)
Contraception
Family Planning
Preconception care
Fertility
Menopause
Sexual Health
STI screening
Vulval and Vaginal symptoms
Libido issues
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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* Please note that the gap fee also applies to all follow-up appointments, including those for results.
FEE SCHEDULE
Southern Women's Health
The total fee is the amount Medicare pays for a consult plus the gap fee. After your appointment, you will be charged the total amount. However, the rebate can be processed on the spot to return the rebate (fee minus the gap) to your debit card.
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If you do not have a debit card with you on the day, that is okay, too. We can submit the claim electronically for you. Alternatively, we can print you a receipt, which you can claim online with Medicare. For information on how to make your own claim, click here.​
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** Please be aware that an alternative item might be applicable to your consultation, depending on your presentation. Therefore, the initial total fee might vary. However, your out-of-pocket gap will always be approximately $55 or $90, depending on the duration of the visit, unless otherwise discussed with you prior to your consultation.
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Payments for telehealth appointments are made through the Hotdoc secure payment system. You will be asked for your payment details when you book your telehealth appointment. Payment will be processed after your appointment. Please note that there is a processing fee for all Hotdoc payments.
<10 mins
SHORT CONSULTATION
Total fee - $96.4
Medicare Rebate - $41.40
Out of Pocket - $55
10-19 mins
SHORT CONSULTATION
Total fee - $106.4
Medicare Rebate - $41.40
Out of Pocket - $65
20-29 mins
STANDARDÂ CONSULTATION
Total fee - $156.1
Medicare Rebate - $81.10
Out of Pocket - $75
30-39 mins
LONG CONSULTATION
Total fee - $161.1
Medicare Rebate - $81.10
Out of Pocket - $80
40-50 minutes
PROLONGED CONSULTATION
Total fee - $203
Medicare Rebate - $118
Out of Pocket - $85
50-60 mins
PROLONGED CONSULTATION
Total fee - $203
Medicare Rebate - $118
Out of Pocket - $90
60 minutes or over
EXTENDED CONSUTATION
Total fee - $281.2
Medicare Rebate - $191.20
Out of Pocket - $90
APPOINTMENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand that unplanned issues can arise, and you may need to cancel an appointment. Should this occur, we respectfully ask that scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
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At Southern Women’s Health we want to be available for your needs and the needs of all our patients. When a patient does not show for a scheduled appointment, other patients lose the opportunity to be seen.
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There is a fee of $75 for appointments that are cancelled within 24hours or if you do not attend your appointment.