faq
How do I make an appointment?
- See your GP and if he/she believes you require a pulmonary specialist consultation you will be provided with a referral
- The referral can be faxed, scanned and emailed or sent by post
- Once the referral has been sent you can then email a request for an appointment or call 08 7077 3040
- The referral will be assessed on the urgency of the request for an appointment and you will be contacted with the next available appointment
What do I need to bring to the appointment?
- In view of this being a medical appointment, at which you will require a physical examination, please dress appropriately
- An up-to-date Medicare Card to assist with claiming your rebate
- An up-to-date Concession Card (if appropriate)
- Private health insurance details, even though this will not be required for an out-patient visit, private fund details are kept on file should the necessity arise for a procedure or treatment in hospital
- Most large radiology firms allow on-line access to your X-rays but please bring any hard copies with you if you have not attended one of the following:
- Jones and Partners, Radiology SA, Bensons, Sound or Simon Fowler.
- A copy of your referral letter, if this has not already been faxed but rather handed to you to bring
- A list of all medications you are taking
- A completed patient history form
- A credit card or enough money to pay for the consultation and pulmonary function tests if required
Item Number | Description | Fee | Medicare Rebate | GAP | Pensioner Discount | Pensioner Gap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
110 | Inital | $282.30 | $132.30 | $150.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
116 | Review | $151.25 | $66.25 | $85.00 | $30.00 | $55.00 |
132 | Management Plan | $391.25 | $231.25 | $160.00 | $50.00 | $110.00 |
133 | Review - Management Plan | $200.85 | $115.85 | $85.00 | $20.00 | $65.00 |
11503 | Full Lung Function | $214.75 | $119.75 | $95.00 | $30.00 | $65.00 |
11506 | Spirometry | $47.80 | $17.80 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
11512 | Flow/Volume Loop | $118.35 | $53.35 | $65.00 | $20.00 | $45.00 |
13839 | Blood Gas Test | $49.90 | $19.90 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
73802 | Haemoglobin | $8.90 | $3.90 | $5.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
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A typical first visit with item numbers 132, 11503 and 73802 would result in an out-of-pocket expense i.e. gap of $260.00 ($220 for pensioners)
The full amount to be paid on the day $614.90 ($534.90 for pensioners)
When the full amount is paid the reception staff will assist you with claiming the Medicare Rebate which is usually paid into your bank account within a day or two
What happens at a consultation?
- You will be greeted by the reception staff
- The receptionist will check your details
- You may have a lung function test prior to the consultation
- You will then see the doctor and go through all of your medical history, examination and test results
- You will be directed by the doctor as to the relevant tests, treatments and follow-up of your condition
- You can then make your follow-up appointment with the receptionist and pay for the consultation, which we expect will be paid in full on the day of the visit
- A claim will then be sent to Medicare online and the rebate will be deposited into your nominated bank account.
- The reception staff will assist you with payment and Medicare rebate