Our clinic is closed from 20/12/2025 to 4/1/2026, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Our clinic is closed from 20/12/2025 to 4/1/2026, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Countryside Medical Centre is a privately billing practice.
Bulk billing may be available in limited circumstances and is offered at the discretion of the treating doctor.
Medicare rebate amounts are determined by the Federal Government and do not reflect the true cost of modern general practice care. Patients who wish to advocate for changes to rebate levels are encouraged to contact their local Member of Parliament.
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AMA Fees Information Poster (PDF)
Below is a guide to common consultation fees. The gap fee refers to the out-of-pocket cost not covered by Medicare.
| Appointment Type | Item Number | Medicare Rebate | Gap Fee (Private Billing) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level A (<6 min) | Item 3 | $20.05 | $30.00 | $50.05 |
| Level B (<20 min) | Item 23 | $43.90 | $58.00 | $101.90 |
| Level C (<40 min) | Item 36 | $84.90 | $70.00 | $154.90 |
| Level D (>40 min) | Item 44 | $125.10 | $80.00 | $205.10 |
| Service | Item Number | Medicare Rebate | Gap Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine Antenatal Visit | 16500 | $46.75 | $58.00 | $104.75 |
| First Antenatal Visit | 16500 & 4001 | $46.75 + $89.35 | $116 total gap | $104.75 + $147.35 = $252.10 |
| Unreferred Early Pregnancy USS (<12w) | 55703 | $34.10 | $40.00 | $74.10 |
| Pregnancy Planning Visit (>28w) | 16591 | $141.45 | $40.00 | $181.45 |
| Pregnancy Planning Visit (Private Admission) | 16590 | $369.65 | N/A | N/A |
If you hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold Card, standard consultations are covered by DVA. Some longer or additional services may incur a private fee, which will be discussed with you at the time of your appointment.
In most cases, children under 16 years of age are covered by Medicare for standard consultations. Longer or additional services may attract a private fee, which will be explained to you before your appointment.
If a pathology or radiology request needs to be reprinted, an administration fee of $10 will apply.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
Letters confirming a pregnancy due date can be prepared by reception for a fee of $15, or you may request one at your next appointment.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
If you request a medical certificate within a few days of your appointment and for the same issue discussed during that visit, an administration fee of $15 will apply.
If you have not been seen by a doctor for this issue, you will need to book an appointment to obtain a medical certificate.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
An appointment is required to obtain a referral.
In limited circumstances, if you have been seen by the doctor within the past month and require a simple, urgent referral renewal, this may be issued at the doctor’s discretion for an administration fee of $30.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
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