Skin Cancer Fees & Medicare

Consultation Fees

Current consultation fees, any applicable Medicare rebate and the expected out-of-pocket cost are confirmed with you when you book, before your appointment.

Fees depend on the type and length of the appointment and on whether any procedure is needed, so different appointment types may have different fees.

Medicare Rebates

Eligible consultations and procedures may attract a Medicare rebate when the relevant Medicare requirements are met. The rebate depends on:

• The service provided
• The Medicare item number used
• Patient eligibility
• Whether the service meets Medicare requirements

A rebate is not available for every consultation or procedure.

Additional Procedure Costs

A separate fee may apply for:

• Skin biopsy
• Excision
• Minor skin surgery
• Wound care
• Histopathology
• Follow-up procedures
• Other treatment where required

Where possible, expected costs are discussed before proceeding.

Pathology Fees

Pathology and histopathology charges may depend on:

• The pathology provider
• Medicare eligibility
• The type of specimen submitted
• Whether additional testing is required

Pathology is billed by the laboratory, and not every test is bulk billed.

Private Health Insurance

Private health insurance generally does not replace Medicare for standard outpatient medical consultations. Coverage for some services may vary by insurer and policy.

If you are unsure, please confirm directly with your insurer.