Information on our fees
Professional Fees
The Perth Cardiovascular Institute charges fees that are higher than the Medicare rebate, but less than those recommended by the Australian Medical Association. Pensioners, Veterans and HCC Holders may be eligible for a concession. Please ask the receptionist when booking your test
Outpatient Services
For all outpatient services, we require full payment of the account on the day of the test. When making a booking, patients will be advised of the cost of the test(s) that their referring doctor has requested. To make the process of claiming easier, we can lodge your claim electronically via Medicare Online. For more information and to register your details visit www.medicare.com.au
Please note that Health Insurance funds do not cover fees for outpatient services.
In Hospital Services
All Perth Cardiovascular Institute cardiologists accept the reimbursement provided by patient’s Health Insurance Fund plus Medicare as payment in full for any In Hospital services, so there is NO GAP to pay.
Referrals
Please note that in order to be eligible for a Medicare refund, a valid referral is required. Generally, referrals from general practitioners are valid for 12 months, and those from specialists/physicians are valid for 3 months only. If a referral is not current, Medicare will pay only a small proportion of the Medicare rebate.
Please ensure your referral is up to date. If you are unsure about the status of your current referral, please call 6314 6833 and one of our friendly medical receptionists will be able to check on it for you. (Please note that it is illegal for a medical practitioner to back date a referral.)