How much to see a Paediatrician?

**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

Originally Posted by missie_mack

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.