Fee estimates at SHQ
Consultations for unintended pregnancy will be bulk billed, or incur no charge for clients without Medicare.
Prices effective from July 1, 2024
Consultations – concessional fees
Anyone aged 18 and under or with a government concession or health care card will be bulk billed for doctor consultations and pay no out-of-pocket cost for reproductive and sexual health nurse consultations.
Consultations – general
A gap fee of $35 is charged in addition to the appropriate Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) fee for a general doctor consultation. Consultations with a reproductive and sexual health nurse attract a $35 fee.
Non-Medicare card holders will be charged the ‘Full Fee’ for consultations, as per Table A below. If you have any questions, please call (08) 9227 6177 to discuss our fee structure.
Table A
| Service | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate | SHQ Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consult Level A <5 minutes | Up to $54.60 | $19.60 | $35 |
| Consult Level B 5-20 minutes | Up to $77.85 | $42.85 | $35 |
| Consult Level C 20-40 minutes | Up to $117.90 | $82.90 | $35 |
| Consult Level D >40 minutes | Up to $157.15 | $122.15 | $35 |
| Pregnancy Test | $8.65 | $8.65 | - |
| Sexual and Reproductive Nurse Consultation | $35 | - | $35 |
Clients without a Medicare card may also be charged extra fees for any pathology tests required (usually covered by Medicare). Clients who wish not to use their Medicare card will be charged the ‘Full Fee’ as per Table A above.
Procedural services
All clients presenting to SHQ will pay the SHQ price for all procedural services. You will receive a Medicare rebate as per Table B if you are a Medicare Card holder. Non-Medicare Card holders will pay the ‘Full Fee’.
Please note that Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Implanon insertions occur over two appointments, whether on the same day or different days. The first appointment is a general consultation (fees apply as in Table A above). The second appointment, which will include the procedure, will incur the following costs (Table B).
Table B
| Service | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate | SHQ Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUD Insertion* | Up to $399.80 | Up to $199.80 | $200 |
| IUD Removal | Up to $202.15 | Up to $122.15 | $80 |
| Implanon Insertion* | Up to $216.65 | Up to $156.65 | $60 |
| Implanon Removal | Up to $241.00 | Up to $181.00 | $60 |
| Implanon Changeover | Up to $261.00 | Up to $181.00 | $80 |
| Removal of non Implanon subcutaneous contraceptive implant such as Jadelle | Up to $299.70 | Up to $228.60 | $60 |
| Medical Termination of Pregnancy** | Up to $372.15 | $122.15 | $250 |
*Prices do not include the cost of devices/contraceptives, please see the section below for these costs.
**Cost of second appointment only – initial consultation and follow up consultation will be bulk billed.
Device/contraceptive costs at SHQ
| Device/ Contraceptive | Non-medicare cardholder | Medicare cardholder | Government concession cardholder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper IUD | $110 | $110 | $110 |
| Progestogen IUD (Mirena) | $258.50 | $42.50 | $6.80 |
| Progestogen IUD (Kyleena) | $258.50 | $42.50 | $6.80 |
| Contraceptive Implant (ImplanonNXT) | $220 | $42.50 | $6.80 |
| Depo Provera | $26.40 | $26.40 | $6.60 |
IUD information
We usually require two appointments for an IUD (Intrauterine Device) insertion:
- The first appointment is to go through your medical history, and provide an explanation about IUDs and what to expect during the insertion procedure. We also do any pre-testing that is required, and organise a script for your IUD if needed.
- The second appointment is when the insertion takes place. Please allow an hour for this appointment.
Please phone us on (08) 9227 6177 between 9:30am and 3:30pm Monday – Friday to discuss available appointment times.
If you have a GP referral (using SHQ template) please call us on 9227 6177 to discuss how to book your IUD insert appointment.
Please note:
- If you don’t have Medicare, you will pay the ‘Full Fee’ on table B, the cost of the device, as well as pay privately for any pathology tests, which are usually bulk-billed for Medicare cardholders.
- If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please discuss this confidentially with your clinician.
- If you require pain management, please discuss options and costs with your clinician.