Patient’s Fee
Our Billing Policy
Billing Policy
Woolloongabba Medical Centre will transition to a Bulk Billing model from 16 June 2025 to continue providing high-quality healthcare services.
Fees & Billing
All general consultations will now incur a fee, as outlined in the table below. Medicare rebates will be processed electronically at the reception, and full payment is required on the day of your appointment.
Bulk billing remains available for eligible appointment types and patient groups, including children under 16, and holders of valid Concession, Pension, or Commonwealth Seniors Cards, as well as for Care Plans, Mental Health Care Plans, and Health Assessments
Monday To Friday
| Item | Medicare Rebate ($) | Private ($) | Out of pocket fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (MBS item 3) | 19.60 | 40 | 20.40 |
| Standard (MBS item 23) | 42.85 | 65 | 22.15 |
| Long (MBS item 36) | 82.90 | 105 | 22.10 |
| Extended (MBS item 44) | 122.15 | 145 | 22.85 |
| Antenatal (MBS item 16500) | 53.70 | 75 | 21.30 |
| Telehealth (MBS 91891) | 42.85 | 65 | 22.15 |
| Telehealth Video (MBS 91800) | 42.85 | 65 | 22.15 |
| Telehealth Video (MBS 91801) | 82.90 | 105 | 22.10 |
Weekend
| Item | Medicare Rebate ($) | Private ($) | Out of pocket fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (MBS item 5000) | 33.00 | 55 | 22 |
| Standard (MBS item 5020) | 55.80 | 80 | 24.20 |
| Long (MBS item 5040) | 95.70 | 120 | 24.30 |
| Telehealth (MBS 91891) | 42.85 | 80 | 37.15 |
Will Bulk Billing For
- Below 16 years old.
- Chronic Disease Care Plans/ Health Assessments/Mental Health Care Plans.
- Newborn Babies (If parents are regular patients)
- International students/ Overseas visitors with BUPA/ Allianz/ NIB / Medibank
- Valid Concession Card holders (Pension card, Health care card and DVA holders )
Certain procedures such as Wound Dressing, Excisions, Suturing, Foreign Body Removal, Implanon Insertion/Removal, Punch Biopsies, and similar minor surgeries will incur an additional fee. 
Please speak with reception before making your appointment to confirm the exact charges.
Following services are privately charged with no Medicare rebate.
Commercial Driver’s License.
Insurance Paperwork superannuation, passport, health funds paperwork, Citizenship etc.
New Work Cover Claims at the time of your visit, you will be required to pay for your consultation.
Payments can be made via cash, credit card or EFTPOS. We can refund eligible Medicare claims on the same day.
Cancellation Fee Non-attendance Fee – $40+GST will apply if you miss the appointment or fail to cancel the appointment 3 hours prior to the scheduled time.
Fees are displayed in the waiting area. We always try to keep our fees affordable.
Any concern related to the payment can be discussed with our receptionist at the booking prior to the consultation.
Choosing The Appropriate Appointment
Following examples will help you to decide what sort of an appointment to be booked for your medical concern, If you are in doubt, always contact the receptionist at the time of booking to help you to choose appropriate (Brief/Standard or Long Appointment) accordingly to avoid disappointment and to run the doctors diary on time.
Brief (< 5 Min)
- Expired referral renewal
- Repeat prescription of regular medication
- BP check without planning treatment
Standard Consultation (10 Min)
- Earache
- Simple results follow up
- Breast Check
- Urine Infection’
- Sore throat/Cough/Cold
- Pill script
- BP check with discussion of treatment
- Infant Immunization
- Adult Vaccine
- New Referral
Long Appointments (20 Min)
- First appointment of a new patient
- Newborn baby check
- Postnatal check for mother
- Cervical screening test
- Full body skin check
- Mental health plans (New plan only)
- Menopause counselling
- Travel Advice
- Contraceptive Advice
- Depression/Anxiety/ Mental Health Assessment
- Pregnancy Planning
- Antenatal checkups
If Your Problem Is One Of The Following, Please Book A Long Appointment.
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Losing weight
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Back pain
- If you have multiple issues to discuss and if you feel your problem is complex or time taking to discuss