Procedures and Clinic located at Ramsay Caloundra Private Day Hospital
Medical Billings and Fees
Doctors Fees
Dr. Samidurai is a no-gap provider for all privately insured patient procedures performed at Caloundra Private Day Hospital, meaning there are no out-of-pocket expenses to the doctor, for insured, eligible patients undergoing procedures at this facility. Caloundra Gastroenterology provides patient-centred care and GP reports without additional health management fee levys.
For in-room consultations, fees are eligible for Medicare rebates for all patients under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Out-of-pocket costs incurred from consultations may count towards your Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) threshold, potentially reducing your future healthcare expenses.
Our consultation fees are structured in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are comparable to the national average for specialist medical appointments with a gastroenterologist.
Please contact our reception team if you have any questions about billing, rebates, or eligibility.
Consultation Fees
Initial Consultation $280 (Medicare rebate $151.90) *includes colonoscopy kit if required
Review Consultation $180 (Medicare rebate $76.00)
GOLD DVA Bulk Billed (Colonoscopy Kit fee waived)
Colonoscopy Preparation Kit (Open Access Patients)
$45
- A pharmaceutical-grade formula for bowel cleanse
- Personalised instructions for your diet and medications
- A consultation with our practice nurse or patient liaison to guide you through the process
Self - Funded Procedures
For procedures, there are three fees to consider: the Doctors fee (MBS fee), the Anaesthetist's fee (MBS fee), and the hospital fee. A prepayment is required to secure your booking for the procedure. For more details about these self-funded paying fees for uninsured patients, please contact our clinic directly.
Other Fees
At Caloundra Gastroenterology, patient safety and clinical care are our priorities.
Where a prescription request is received without a consultation, including urgent or after-hours requests, a private administrative fee may apply. This fee is not claimable through Medicare and covers the administrative and clinical review processes required to assess and process the request outside a standard consultation.
Please contact the practice for further information regarding fees and billing arrangements.