Fees and Payment

Fees & Charges

When considering gynaecological or fertility treatment, the cost is an important factor alongside the quality of care and aftercare you will receive. The total expense will vary depending on whether you have Private Health Insurance with the appropriate level of cover, are uninsured, or plan to access your Superannuation under Compassionate Grounds.

Billing Types

For gynaecology or fertility treatments, you will fall into one of the following categories:

• Private Insurance: If you have private health insurance that covers gynaecological or fertility services (typically a comprehensive or gold level of cover in Australia).
• Uninsured: If you have ancillary cover only, lower hospital cover, or no private health insurance, you will be proceeding as an uninsured patient.
  

About Private Fee Patients

We treat private fee patients. Choosing to be a private patient offers several advantages:

• Choice of Specialist: You have the ability to select your own treating specialist.
• Hospital Affiliation: You can be treated at hospitals where our doctor is affiliated or serves as a visiting medical specialist.
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After your hospital discharge, your care and follow-up appointments will be managed by your specialist and their team. These follow-ups can be conducted at:

• Dr Alyousif's private clinic
• Via Telehealth
• Through your GP: Your GP can refer you for a Care Plan covering Allied Health Services, such as Dietetics, Psychology, and Nursing care.

As a private patient, our specialist will personally perform your surgery and oversee your care if you are admitted as an inpatient. All follow-up appointments will take place in our private rooms.

Fee Estimates

We provide informed financial consent to all patients prior to treatment. This includes a pre-treatment estimate of your surgical costs.

While the fees may vary based on the specific treatment plan, our practice’s fees are generally aligned with the Australian Medical Association’s recommended fee schedule. This often means there will be a ‘gap’ between our surgical fees and what is covered by Medicare and your private health insurance.

If you have any concerns about the fee estimate or any other billing issues, please speak with our staff. They can assist you in understanding the charges and rebate structures, making the process as smooth as possible.

All Fee Categories

Our practice fees for consultations or surgery are just one part of your overall treatment cost. Other potential fees may include:

• Hospital Fees
• Surgical Assistant Fees
• Device Costs
• Anaesthetist Fees
• Diagnostic Tests (Radiology, Pathology)
• Post-Operative Care

It’s important to check with your health fund to confirm what is covered under your plan for these additional services.

Patients with Private Health Insurance (for Gynaecology and Fertility)

Having private health insurance that covers gynaecology and fertility services is often the best option. It typically covers most inpatient hospital services and any additional needs, such as extended hospital stays, further tests or investigations, and medications.

If your private health insurance covers these services, it usually includes:

• Hospital Theatre Costs: All costs associated with the products used in theatre, including surgical instruments and devices.
• Hospital Stay: Your inpatient stay, whether on the ward or in intensive care units.
• Anaesthetic Costs: Medications and devices used during anaesthesia.

Partial coverage may be provided for:

• Hospital Medications: Including medications prescribed upon discharge.
• Hospital Tests and Investigations: Partial cover towards inpatient blood tests or scans.
• Allied Health Services: Depending on your level of cover, appointments with physicians may be partially covered.

There will likely be a gap for the following:

• Surgeon Fee: An out-of-pocket cost, which will be quoted during your consultation.
• Anaesthetic Fee: An out-of-pocket cost that can be quoted by your allocated anaesthetist.

Patients without Private Health Insurance (for Gynaecology and Fertility)

If you do not have the appropriate level of private health insurance, you have a few options:

• Consultation and Waiting Period: You may choose to wait through the 12-month waiting period for your insurance to take effect.
• Proceeding Uninsured: In some cases, you may proceed uninsured, depending on your medical suitability. Discuss this option with your surgeon.

Some costs may be partially covered by Medicare, such as:

• Surgeon Fee: Medicare may contribute towards outpatient consultations and surgery.
• Hospital Expenses: Including theatre costs, bed allocation, equipment costs, and additional services like pathology, radiology, and pharmacy.
• Anaesthetic Fees: Partial Medicare rebate.

Early Access to Superannuation for Compassionate Reasons

Some patients may be eligible to use their superannuation to pay for out-of-pocket costs under compassionate grounds. Please discuss this option with your surgeon during your first consultation.