The cost of anaesthetic services varies according to the complexity and duration of the procedure.
For patients with Medicare and private health insurance, my fees will usually be billed under either a no gap or known gap arrangement, depending on your health fund and level of cover.
Where a known gap applies, this will usually be advised before the day of surgery and, in general, the out-of-pocket amount will not exceed $500 and is often less than this.
As fund arrangements and levels of cover can vary, patients are encouraged to confirm their hospital and anaesthetic cover directly with their health insurer.
For patients who do not have private health fund cover, payment prior to surgery will generally be required. Where possible, an estimate of fees will be provided in advance.
If you have questions regarding fees or billing, please contact me before your procedure so that arrangements can be clarified ahead of time.