Services
At PWSC, we strive to make our fees simple and transparent.
We understand that medical expenses can be confusing. If you have any questions on the fees, Medicare or Private Health Insurance, please call and we will take the time to go through these with you.
We continually review our fees to bring the best care for our patients. Please find our new competitive rates:
Obstetrics Fees
Outpatient Obstetrics Appointments
Outpatients antenatal appointments in our clinic are claimable from Medicare, where you will get a proportion back (rebate) as indicated. Private insurance health funds do not cover outpatient antenatal fees.
| Outpatient Services | Item No | Our Fee | Medicare Rebate (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First antenatal visit | 16401 | $250 | $72.75 |
| Subsequent antenatal visit | 16500 | $100 | $40.10 |
| Planning and management of pregnancy | 16590 * payable by 1st visit after 20 weeks |
$1700 (Dr Chin); $2400 (Dr Chua) | $275.50 |
| Postnatal visit | 16404 | $100 | $36.55 |
** Ultrasounds performed in the clinic will be 100% rebateable from Medicare.
** New fees are valid for deliveries due after 1 Sept 2017.
Planning and Management of Pregnancy Fee (Item No 16590)
Medicare introduced the planning and management fee in recognition of the escalating costs in obstetrics medical practice in particular medical indemnity. It is structured to include 24 hours a day cover by your specialist obstetrician or covering obstetrician at times of leave. This fee will be invoiced at the first antenatal visit after 20 weeks. A portion of the fee can be claimed from Medicare as a rebate and as a part of the safety net arrangement.
This is a once-off fee charged by all obstetricians at 20 weeks. Many obstetricians charge pregnancy management fees of between $2000- $10000). For most families, this will be your largest single outlay. We understand that this fee is a very significant expense for all families. We have set it at a competitive level that will allow us to cover the additional costs of providing this service, whilst striving to remain affordable.
Delivery Fees
Our obstetricians are "no gap providers" with most major health fund. That means that for your delivery and at any time you are an inpatient during your pregnancy we will send your bills directly to the health fund.
Other Fees
Please be aware there will also be other costs associated with blood tests, ultrasounds, paediatricians and the anaesthetists. Individual paediatricians and anaesthetists will have varying fees. Therefore the cost is unknown until then.
Gynaecological Fees
Initial consultation: $235 (Medicare rebate $72.75)
Subsequent consultation: $100 (Medicare rebate $32.65)
Gynaecological procedures provided in the clinic (ie colposcopy, Mirena insertion etc) are 100% Medicare rebated. There will be no out of pocket costs for these procedures.
We are "No Gap" providers for most major health funds for gynaecological surgical procedures performed at SJOG Murdoch Hospital.
