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ladybugblue84
10-01-2009, 21:34
Can anyone give me a ball park figure of how much it would cost to see a paediatrician without private health insurance? Would I get any money back from medicare?

I've been on the waiting list for like 4 months now for a public paediatrician & apparently I had an appointment at the beginning of Feb (didn't know about this) but they called me to cancel it anyway & reschedule it to goodness know when.

Any insight would be helpful. Cheers.
missie_mack
10-01-2009, 21:44
I don't think you could claim it on the healthfund even if you had it. You get a portion back from medicare not sure of the percentage though. The cost varies depending on location in my experience. Last time I went I think I paid $180ish.

HTH
RoarsomeMum
10-01-2009, 21:46
Last time I went I think I paid $180ish.

HTH


Same here, $196 to be Exact. (got 86 back from Medicare.) I do remember that the first app was more thou, a fair bit more, like $260.

Our PED is happy to discuss payment - and payment options. He bulk bill's for some.
reAllytee
10-01-2009, 22:29
All depends ...

Some are around $120 but others are way up around $280 ....

Our current one is of the latter but we are bulk billed due to G being on a HCC but I couldnt care to be honest cause I would pay that much as he is wonderful !

His GI is super exxy too ...

Oh the joys !
Kanne
11-01-2009, 21:18
My dd's pead was free for the first visit and each follow up has been $80 less Medicare rebate of approx $56, therefore costing approx $24. Quite affordable imo.
Glad i'm not paying what others are.
mum_I'm_hungry
11-01-2009, 21:25
I would guess a ballpark $200 and you would get around $80 back on Medicare (you don't get anything from private health). As mentioned, your first appointment is much longer (due to a medical history being taken), so it may cost a bit more.
naiwen
11-01-2009, 21:29
We pay $100 out of pocket for DS paed, that's per visit.

I cannot remember if we claim any of that back, once we go over the threashold maybe?
SweetDreams
11-01-2009, 21:32
We paid $200 for the initial visit and $100 each one thereafter. Can't remember how much we got back from medicare.

PHI doesn't cover paeds.
Imogensmum
11-01-2009, 22:04
The paed Imy is seeing is $200 initial visit - and about $110 each subsequent visit. Not sure how much I get back from medicare.

You can call the paeds office though and ask for the price - thats what i did to ensure i didn't get a 'surprise' on the day :)
RaryGirl
11-01-2009, 22:38
We are charged $250 for the first visit and around $160 for the ones after.

As the Dr gives a referral for 12 months it means we have to pay the $250 again each year.

You claim through medicare as per your GP ... it's only claimable through private health if you are hospitalised.
twinmummee
13-01-2009, 08:38
We pay $90 for each appt, so that's $180 each time for us. He was our paed that attended the girls birth so have never had to pay for an initial consult. Gets booked very quickly, in fact I should probably think about booking the girls 12 month appt now...
ladybugblue84
13-01-2009, 09:00
Thanks all for your help it is much appreciated. Good to know that even though I don't have private insurance I will still be paying the same as everyone else.

So do you need a referral to see a paediatrician? I got a referral that I sent to the public hospital but do you need one for private paeds?

Basically I just want to get a lump on my daughters head checked out. It's been there since birth & I have been told it's most likely all fine but I just want to have it seen to asap to put my mind at ease. The public system is taking forever.
c38
13-01-2009, 09:49
Yes you need a GP referal otherwise medicare wont reimburse you
ladybugblue84
13-01-2009, 10:15
Yes you need a GP referal otherwise medicare wont reimburse you

Ok cheers!
Herchy
13-01-2009, 10:16
$160 for first visit, $80 there after.
naiwen
13-01-2009, 10:19
Oh and if you can get in to see him Dr Prado is amazing!
ladybugblue84
13-01-2009, 10:25
Oh and if you can get in to see him Dr Prado is amazing!

Where is he?
naiwen
13-01-2009, 11:09
He works at the mater and also has private rooms, you GP should be able to find him LOL.
twinmummee
13-01-2009, 14:27
I have heard Dr Prado is excellent also....was actually recommended to us for if the girls came early and we had problems with them. Luckily we didn't have any issues.