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.
In limited circumstances, bulk billing may be available for pregnancy care where significant financial barriers exist. This is offered at the discretion of the treating GP obstetrician and considered on an individual basis.
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)
If you are experiencing financial hardship or have concerns about accessing care, please speak with our practice manager prior to your appointment so we can discuss available options.Â
Below is a guide to common consultation fees. The gap fee refers to the out-of-pocket cost not covered by Medicare.
| Appointment Type | Medicare item number | Practice fee as of Nov 1, 2026 | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level A (under 6 minutes) | 3 | $60 | $20.55 | $39.45 |
| Level B (under 20 minutes) | 23 | $110 | $45.05 | $64.95 |
| Level C (short – under 25 minutes) | 36 (short) | $135 | $87.10 | $47.90 |
| Level C (long – under 40 minutes) | 36 (long) | $170 | $87.10 | $82.90 |
| Level D (under 60 minutes) | 44 | $240 | $128.35 | $111.65 |
| Service | Medicare item number | Practice fee as of Nov 1, 2026 | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine Antenatal Visit | 16500 | $120 | $48 | $72 |
| Longer/Complex Antenatal Visit | 16500 | $140 | $48 | $92 |
| First Antenatal Visit OR Antenatal Visit with Pregnancy Options Counselling | 16500 (antenatal visit) + 4001 (pregnancy counselling) | $130 + $150 = $280 | $48.00 + $91.65 = $139.65 | $140.35 |
| Clinic <12 wk unreferred pregnancy ultrasound | 55703 | $80 | $35 | $45 |
| Pregnancy planning visit (once, after 28 weeks) | 16591 | $215 | $145.15 | $69.85 |
| Service | Medicare item number | Practice fee as of Nov 1, 2026 | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin excisions (vary depending on size and type of skin lesion) | e.g. 31361 for a simple removal of small cancerous skin lesion | $270 | $189.95 | $80.05 |
| Service | Medicare item number | Practice fee as of Nov 1, 2026 | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payable to cover practice consumables costs for any infusions/procedures/ plaster casts for fractures – payable on the day | N/A | $40 + GST | N/A | N/A |
| Fibreglass plaster | N/A | $60 + GST | N/A | N/A |
Click ‘book now’ and go to ‘Routine Requests’ to make your selection. Requests are subject to approval.
| Service | Medicare item number |
Practice Fee as of Nov 1, 2026 |
Medicare Rebate |
Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription requests | N/A | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Pathology/radiology requests | N/A | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Medical certificate/pregnancy due date letters | N/A | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Referral (routine repeat, not for new issue) | N/A | $35 | N/A | N/A |
Eligible pensioners are entitled to a $10 discount on standard GP consultation fees
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.
In most cases, after you submit your routine request, your doctor will call you for a phone consultation so that the service can attract a Medicare rebate rather than the private charge through hotdoc. If your doctor is able to complete a Medicare rebateable phone consultation with you, the separate private charge through hotdoc for that service will be cancelled.
LOST PATHOLOGY OR RADIOLOGY REQUESTS
If a pathology or radiology request needs to be reprinted, you may ask reception for a re-printed request signed by your doctor.
Or, you can submit a request through hotdoc here.
PREGNANCY DUE DATE LETTERS
Letters confirming a pregnancy due date can be requested for a fee (Medicare does not cover cost of an employment requirement unrelated to your medical care), or you may request one at your next appointment.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
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 will apply. If you have not been seen by a doctor for this issue, you will generally need to book an appointment to obtain a medical certificate.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
REFERRALS
An appointment is required to obtain a referral. In limited circumstances, if you have been seen by the doctor recently and require a simple, urgent referral renewal, this may be issued at the doctor’s discretion for an administration fee.
You can submit a request through hotdoc here.
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