Quick Check for Procedure Booking

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ProcedureCan book with which GPHow to bookOut of Pocket FeesCommon Item numbers
Iron infusionDr Niko
Dr Liu
Pre procedure appointment required for all patients (whether result has been discussed by GP or not as they will need a prescription) *if patient is referred by GPs from Student clinic, then the pre procedure appointment will be bulk billed but will still have to pay for the iron infusion appointment   Iron infusion appointment: 10 mins Doctor + 40 min Nurse Same starting time slot   Inform pt they need to buy meds from pharmacy themselves after dr give prescription.    Out of Pocket Fees: $130, including $40 deposit.     VR GP: 36/44/123 Non VR GP: 54/57/151
Termination of PregnancyDr Huayang Guo
Dr Shen
Dr Niko
Dr Liu

Dr does not do MTOP: Dr Kathleen,
Dr Kanika
Pre procedure appointment required with same doctor   20 mins Doctor   Email patient information to them and ensure patients read and understand.   Please advise patient to bring blood/ultrasound result if done before  Out of Pocket Fees: $300    Standard consultation item numbers
Implanon Insertion/removalDr Niko
Dr Guo
Book a pre procedure appt with this doctor first.   Time varies (20~60 min). When book for precedures, ask the doctor how much time they need.   Same time nurse Co-booking is required.   Please inform patient to purchase implanon before procedure and bring it in on the day of the procedure day  Out of Pocket Fees: $100    Insertion: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 14206 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 14206   Removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 30062 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 30062   Insertion and removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 14206 + 30062 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 14206 + 30062   Removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 30062 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 30062
IUD insertion/removalBook a pre procedure appt with this doctor first.   Confirm with pt if they mind a male GP.   Time varies (20~60 min). When book for precedures, ask the doctor how much time they need.   Same time nurse Co-booking is required.     Please inform patient to purchase IUD before procedure and bring it in on the day of the procedure day  Out of Pocket Fees: $100    Insertion: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 35503 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 35503   Removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 35506 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 35506   Insertion and removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 35503 + 35506 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 35503 + 35506   Removal: -VR GP: 36/44/123 + 35503 + 35506 -Non VR GP: 54/57/151  + 35503 + 35506
Skin lesion removalDr Niko
Dr Guo
Dr Liu
Book a pre procedure appt with this doctor first.   Time varies (20~60 min). When book for precedures, ask the doctor how much time they need.   Same time nurse Co-booking is required.Out of Pocket Fees: around $100, depends on consumables used.   VR GP: 36/44/123 + 30071 Non VR GP: 54/57/151 + 30071
Aviation/CASA Medical ExaminationDr Huayang Guo 40 min Nurse appt first   Then + 20 min Doctor appt (not at the same time, see nurse first then see doctor)   Email patient information to them and ensure patients read and understand.  Pay privately   Standard fee $240           + If CASA requires extra tests: ECG — $60 Hearing test — $100 Blood test — $160   Note: when billing, charge Blood Tests ($160) separately ($130 under GP and $30 under the Practice)  
Ear SuctionDr Niko
Dr Shen
Dr Guo
Dr Liu
Dr Kathleen
Dr Kanika
Book 20 min doctorGap fee: $50 for both ears Bulk bill for one ear  VR GP: 23/36+ 41500   Non VR GP: 53/54  + 41500  
Q Fever vaccineDr Huayang GuoCheck with Nurse for vaccine stock   Book 20 min nurse appt, But only book when Dr Guo is on site   Email patient information to them and ensure patients read and understand.    Private vaccine Check Vaccine Price list for vaccine’s cost  VR GP: 23/36   Non VR GP: 53/54
HolterBook nurseCheck Daily Messages to see if the machine is onsite of the appt date.   Book 20 min nurse appt for holter set up, the another 10 min nurse appt the after 24 hours and 30 mins to take off the holter (e.g Monday 2:30 to set up, then Tuesday 3pm to take off)   Note: Do not book if there is no nurse on the 2nd day (e.g if the next day of Sat or public holidays)   After you book, write note in Daily Messages on the day of the 1st appt – Holter not available today, then write note in Daily Messages on the day of the 2nd appt – Holter available after 3:30 pm (if you book pt in to atke off at 3pm)  If Medicare, Cardioscope (the company providing us with Holter machine) will bulk bill directly.   If non Medicare, -Pt needs to pay the clinic first, then Cardioscope charge the clinic, as Cardiscope cannot direct bill OSHC/OVHC. -Fees to pay: $190. – After Cardiologist at Cardioscope finish the reporting, we will email pt with an update invoice with Cardiologist details, so that pt can try claim part back from their insurance (around $160 if eligible covers)    VR GP: 23/36/91891   Non VR GP: 53/54/91893
Wound careAll providers at MCMCFor wound care, always co book doctor appt (10 min) with nurse appt (20 min), unless instructed by doctor/nurse otherwise.Initial appointment – non bulk billed appointment Fee can vary from $95-$130 depending on the complexity of the wound ( medicare/eligible insurance holders will be able to have some rebate back depending on the item no)   For follow up wound review appointment – GP/nurse to decide on the fee when patient is here for the intial appointment  VR GP: 23/36 Non VR GP: 53/54 Other items depends on wound type
PrEP prescriptionDoctors except Dr Guo and Dr ShenBook standard appointments, inform pt to bring any test results.Standard GP appt fee 
CryotherapyAll providers at MCMCCheck with Nurse for liquid nitrogen stock   Book 10~20 min doctors appt (check with the doctor)Standard GP appt fee + Consum ($20~30)VR GP: 23/36   Non VR GP: 53/54
Overseas vaccine history verification/upload to AIRBook nurseBook 10 min nurseIf only for a couple of vaccines (e.g. covid vaccines) à no gap   If uploading childhood vaccine history à Gap $50VR GP: 23/36/91891   Non VR GP: 53/54/91893
WorkCover/TACAll providers at MCMCInform pt fees not covered by Medicare/OSHC/OVHC as it’s not health related. They pay first and may claim part back from WC/TAC themselves is case successfully.     Standard booking types: Standard Consult: $100 Long Consult: $160 Prolonged Consult: $230 Extended Consult: $380   Other types: For reports, Mental health related , Wound care and etc – higher cost   Case conference is normally arranged by 3rd party and we will negotiate fee before booking   Weekends/public holidays around $40 higher.          Any other complex issue, please check with manager  
Fit to Drive/Work, Special reports to third partiesAll providers at MCMCInform pt fees not covered by Medicare/OSHC/OVHC as it’s not health related. Fees varies from $100 ~$300 per visit, can be even higher for complex cases.
LEDAll providers at MCMCInitial appointment needed to be booked with any GP Follow up appointment can be booked with nurse and charge a doctor item no with any other GP who is avaliable on the day
Travel VaccineAll providers at MCMCBook with both GP and nurse for standard appointment
Statutory DeclarationAny DoctorBook appointment with GP   *Can be private if non health realted/work cover related
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