From January 1st, 2012 all patients seeking treatment at Skincanceronly must accept this fees policy as detailed.
Private Health Insurance does not apply regarding consultations and procedures undertaken at our centre.
Patients from overseas and are not subject to Australian Medicare reimbursement will need to examine their own insurance arrangements. Costs of treatment available on application.
We accept VISA, Bankcard, Mastercard and EFTPOS.
This is a day surgery procedural centre. We have operating theatre nursing staff on duty whenever open. Most procedures are undertaken at the time of initial assessment. Patients will appreciate that there are significant costs associated with providing a service of such immediacy.
Consultations Medicare refunds 50% of the cost. Exceptions
Procedures BUPA health fund rates**
Medicare refunds approximately 50% Exceptions
Geelong Private Hospital operations BUPA Health fund** rates Exceptions
Pensioners Bulk bill Exceptions - especially regards post operative dressing consumables
Health Care Card holders 10% discount if patient on time & pays in full on day Exceptions
Veterans Affairs patients Repat pays total bill Exceptions - especially regards post operative dressing consumables.
Workcover Patient pays in full and makes any claims later. See details here.
** BUPA health fund is the amalgamation of HBA, MBF and Mutual Community.
Sometimes the surgical item number is not known until pathology results have returned. In this situation, the surgery fee is paid in full at the time of the review appointment.