Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic is a private practice and fees apply.
Payment
Full payment is required at the time of consultation. Payment options include cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit / debit card. If you have a WorkCover claim, kindly bring the claim number; if a claim number has not yet been issued, you will be required to pay for your consultation and have this reimbursed through WorkCover.
The cost of post-operative appointments is generally included in the surgical fee, and hence there is no added cost for routine follow up consultations with Dr Graham, Dr Butler or Dr Loch-Wilkinson. The specific duration of this will vary depending on the procedure performed, but is usually 6 weeks.
There are associated costs with hand therapy, including post-operative hand therapy (see below).
Surgery
If you and your surgeon decide that surgery is the best option for your condition, an estimation of the cost will be provided by our practice manager.
The specific costs will vary, depending on the condition, your health fund and level of cover. In most instances, the majority of the cost will be covered by your health fund, however there is usually some out of pocket expense which is not covered. We attempt to minimize these costs where possible.
Other costs which may be incurred in excess of the health fund rebate include, but are not limited to:
- The surgical assistant’s fee
- The Anaesthetist’s fee
- The Private Hospital fee
- Hand Therapy fees
- Radiology fees
- Pharmacy fees
(these will also vary depending on your specific health fund and level of cover).
There are no additional fees for WorkCover or DVA patients.
Hand Therapy Billing
The Palms Hand Therapy is a private practice.
Payment is required on the day of treatment. This will include the consult fee, as well as any additional materials that you may need e.g. dressings, splinting / casting materials required etc.
An idea of fees are listed below:
- Initial consultation fee: $120
- Subsequent consultation fee: $85
- Long subsequent consultation fee: $120
Commonly used additional fees include:
- Coban Tape: $5.50 per roll
- Custom-Made Thermoplastic Splints
- Finger Based: $17.60
- Hand Based: $50 - $60
- Wrist Based $60- $100
- Forearm Based $110-$140
- Standard Dressing $17.60
- Waterproof Cast $70-$80
Please bring your health fund card, as we have a HICAPS machine for immediate rebate from your health fund for your convenience.
We are registered with health insurance funds under Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for consultations, as well as for splints and casts.