Fee Policy
Payment Terms & Consultation Fees
Transparent fee structure and payment options for all our breast care services, with Medicare rebates and private health insurance coordination.
Payment & Fee Terms
Payment is required at the time of consultation. We accept the following methods:
EFTPOS
Visa & Mastercard
Cash
Note: A credit card surcharge applies. We do not accept AMEX or Diner's Club credit cards. BreastCare accepts DVA for certain conditions.
Consultation Fees
A GP Referral is required to obtain Medicare Rebates
Standard Consultations
$295.00Medicare Rebate: $80.85
Surgical/Cosmetic Consultations
$300.00 - $340.00Medicare Rebate: $80.85
Subsequent Consultations/Reviews
$195.00Medicare Rebate: $40.65
Post-operative Visits
No fees charged for post-operative visits up to 12 weeks post-surgery
Consultation fee rebates are processed digitally to Medicare. Rebates are usually paid into your nominated bank account within a few days of lodgement.
Key Points about Referrals
A medical referral from a GP or Specialist is necessary to claim rebates from Medicare and private health insurance
Referrals from GPs are valid for 12 months, while specialist referrals are only valid for 3 months
Not all procedures qualify for Medicare rebate - cosmetic procedures do not qualify
Surgical Fees
5 Main Fee Elements
Surgeon's Fee Includes:
- • The surgical procedure
- • Surgical assistant fee (if applicable)
- • All post-operative consultations for the first 12 weeks
- • Post operative garment (if applicable)
- • Implants or tissue expanders (if applicable)
Important: All quoted fees are estimates. Your total surgical fee is due in full one week before your procedure.
BreastCare does not offer any loans or payback schemes. In some cases, patients may be able to access their superannuation funds to fund procedures.
Questions About Fees?
Our team is happy to discuss fees, payment options, and help you understand your out-of-pocket expenses before your appointment.