Buderim Family Clinic

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We are a Private Billing Practice

To continue providing high-quality healthcare, our practice has transitioned to a private billing model. Due to the long-standing Medicare rebate freeze and minimal increases in recent years, the cost of delivering medical care now exceeds the rebate by more than double.

Bulk billing is only available for children aged 15 and under. (Except for Dr. Emma, who private bills all patients aged 3 and older.)

We remain committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while ensuring our services remain accessible and sustainable for our community.

Appointment Types & Booking Guidelines

We offer three appointment lengths to ensure you receive the care you need. Standard appointments are suitable for one main medical concern. If you have multiple concerns, you may need to book a follow-up appointment. Long appointments are recommended for patients with two medical concerns and are required for mental health consultations. Prolonged appointments are necessary for complex health concerns, comprehensive assessments, or detailed management plans. For mental health concerns or complex medical issues, we encourage you to book a long or prolonged consultation to allow sufficient time for a thorough discussion.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to provide high-quality care to our community.

Our fees are as follows

Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00pm – Medicare Card Holders

ConsultationFee (Payable at the time of Consult)Medicare Rebate (Processed within 24 - 48 hours)
Standard Consultation (Item 23)$99.85$42.85
Long Consultation (Item 36)$160.00$82.90
Prolonged Consultation (Item 44)$210.00$122.15

Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00pm – Concession Card Holders (Blue & Green)

ConsultationFee (Payable at the time of Consult)Medicare Rebate (Processed within 24 - 48 hours)
Standard Consultation (Item 23)$75.00$42.85
Long Consultation (Item 36)$115.00$82.90
Prolonged Consultation (Item 44)$155.00$122.15

All Non-Medicare Card Holders / Private Patients

ConsultationFee (Payable at the time of Consultation)
Standard Consultation (Item 23)$120.00
Long Consultation (Item 36)$160.00
Prolonged Consultation (Item 44)$210.00

Facility Fees for Procedures

ProcedureFacility Fee
Commercial Driver’s License MedicalFrom $200 (no rebate available from Medicare)
Drug and alcohol screening$110 (no rebate available from Medicare) Note: Not inclusive of consultation fee
Biopsy - Punch or shave Biopsy$148.65 (out of pocket $100)
ExcisionsThe GP will explain costs related to your required excision. Out of pocket costs will be from $150 - $200
Iron Infusion$250.00 (Medicare rebate may be available)
Childhood ImmunisationsAll childhood immunisations and consultations may or may not be bulk billed
Travel VaccinationsCost is dependent on the individual vaccine. (Consult fee may apply - see above for Consult fees)
Spirometry (Lung Function Test)$50 treatment room fee plus consultation fee (Medicare rebate may be available)
ECG (Heart Function Test)$25 treatment room fee plus consultation fee (Medicare rebate may be available)
Mirena insertion$250 (Medicare rebate may be available)
Mirena removal$100 (Medicare rebate may be available)
Implanon insertion$120 (Medicare rebate may be available)
Implanon removal$120 (Medicare rebate may be available)
Ear Syringing$50 (No Medicare rebate available)
Aviation MedicalFrom $350
Seafarer's MedicalFrom $350
Ingrown Toenail Removal$200 (Medicare rebate may or may not be available)
CastingFrom $100
Microsuction with operating microscope (Ears)Single Ear - $90, Both Ears - $150 (Medicare rebate may be available)

We accept Cash/Credit Card/EFTPOS – We do not accept American Express or Amex