Education, First Steps

What are the costs involved?

Costs will vary depending on the specifics of your surgery. Here is an overview of what to expect.

Dr Gahankari’s staff will be able to provide you with a cost estimate for your particular surgery. Dr Gahankari’s standard fee is based around the Australian Medical Association recommended fee. In most instances, all, or a portion of your surgical fee which will not be covered by Medicare or your Health Fund.

It is important you understand this price gap prior to receiving your treatment. Please note, that the coverage for various operations varies greatly depending on the Private Health fund involved.

For most operations taking place in a Private Hospital, or as a private patient in a public hospital, there is a fee for the doctor, assistant doctor, anaesthetist, and hospital. In some cases, there may also be a need for visits to the physiotherapist for casts, splints or therapy. Our staff will guide you through the costs of your surgery.

 

Do you need to have Private Health Insurance?

No.  You can choose to ‘self insure’. This still allows you to choose your doctor and the location and timing of your surgery, but it will result in a higher out of pocket payment than if you were in a Private Health Fund. It is particularly important to note that operating theatre costs and prostheses costs can be high as Medicare does not
cover this at all in a Private Hospital.

We will provide you with a quotation for the medical expenses of your procedure and discuss the quotation with you in detail before your procedure, so that you have a full understanding of the costs involved. You will also be liable for any costs not covered by Medicare or your health fund – otherwise known as Out-Of-Pocket Expenses. We assist patients with obtaining estimate hospital fees from the hospitals we use.

It is your responsibility to confirm your level of cover with your health insurance fund, and any associated fees such as an excess or co-payments. Prior to your procedure, you will be provided with an estimate of the anaesthetist’s fees. Unless otherwise stated in your quotation from Advanced Aesthetics, your quotation does not cover services provided by other doctors (such as radiologists and pathologists), or other costs associated with your stay in the hospital or day surgery unit, such as accommodation, pharmacy and physiotherapy.

In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to arrange additional medical services, resulting in further charges to you.