Fees
Dr Karen provides private paediatric specialist services, and do not offer bulk-billing service. For consultations, you will be requested to pay the full amount on the day by credit card or EFTPOS. Rebates are provided by Medicare if eligible and we can facilitate Medicare online claiming on your behalf.
Please contact our reception for details.
Consulting Fees (as of July 2023)
Initial - Standard / New referral clinic
(45 mins - 1 hour) (Item 110)
Total Cost: $380
Rebate: $142.60
Out of Pocket: $237.40
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Initial – New complex / Developmental referral (Item 132)
(45 mins- 1 hour)
Total Cost: $480
Rebate: $249.40
Out of Pocket: $230.60
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ASD Diagnosis (Item 135)
Total Cost: $460
Rebate: $249.40
Out of Pocket: $210.60
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Review – Standard
(30 mins)
Total Cost: $200
Rebate: $71.40
Out of Pocket: $128.60
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Review – Complex / Developmental
(30mins)
Total Cost: $280
Rebate: $71.40 - $124.90
Out of Pocket: $155.10 - $208.60
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Extended Review (>30 mins)
Total Cost: $280 - $380
Rebate: $71.40 - $124.90
Out of Pocket: $155.10 - $308.60
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Others:
Please note that there will be out of pocket fees (Not claimable through Medicare or Private Health) of $30 for scripts outside consultation appointments. Any additional documentation/ reports will also incur additional fees (starting $40 onwards depending on time taken). Cancellation fees will also apply for non-attendance appointment < 24 hours notice (up to scheduled appointment fees).
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Newborn In-patient care
Dr Karen charges a fee for newborn care which include birth attendance, medical assessment after birth and subsequent daily review in hospital. Rebates may be available from Medicare if eligible. If your baby requires special care nursery admission, any fee will be charge to private health fund. Please contact our reception for details.
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Paediatrics In-patient care
Admission and fees will be charged to private health fund. Please contact our reception for details.
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