You might be wondering if you can use your Medicare card to be bulk billed.
NBSCC Warriewood clinic is NOT a bulk billing practice.
No referral needed, just SIMPLY book an appointment with us.
However, when you have your skin cancer check, you want to ensure that it delivers the best level of care possible and that nothing is left to chance. Providing a thorough review of your skin, the body’s largest organ, isn’t something that can be slotted into an 8-minute Medicare consult.
So while your out-of-pocket might cost a little more, you can rest assured that your skin cancer check has been as thorough as possible. And that might just save yours or your loved one’s life.
The doctors at NBSCC are often called to give a ‘second opinion’ by patients who have that gnawing feeling that something just isn’t right, or that something might have been missed in a quick ‘Medicare-esque’ review.
Luckily, we find those things others have missed and take care of it quickly with as little impact on the patient as possible.
Full Body Skin Check
As of the 1st of November 2024
Consultation Fee: $172.85 – $252.90
Medicare Rebate: $42.85 – $82.90
All procedures are priced at the Medicare rebate plus a nominal amount, with the exception of excisions which attract a gap of $200 for initial excision and $50 gap for each subsequent excision, on the same day, for all patients.
Medicare rebates for excisions are dependent on the item number for the procedure preformed.
Northern Beaches Skin Cancer Clinic is linked to Medicare and therefore has the ability to claim on your behalf, saving you the hassle of that Medicare queue.
Appointment Cancellation Policy
Northern Beaches Skin Cancer Clinic appreciate your business and want to make sure you get the most out of your experience with us.
When you cancel an appointment less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, you are depriving someone else of their appointment time and possibly causing a disruption in their schedule.
To accommodate all patients, our cancellation policy is designed to reduce the number of last-minute cancellations.
Your scheduled appointments are valuable and we ask for your cooperation by notifying us of a cancellation at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled visit.
We understand that unplanned issues can arise, and you may need to cancel an appointment. If this is the case, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer this time slot to another patient.
We respectfully ask that scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid our cancellation fee*.
* NBSCC cancellation fee is $100.
Patient Responsibilities
Your doctors at NBSCC are dedicated to providing you the very best care available. Sometimes that means you might also have to do a little bit of work too - not much, we promise.
We ask that you please:
Tell the reception staff if there are any changes to your name, address, telephone number, or Medicare Card.
For the doctor to be able to see ALL of your skin please ensure that ALL make-up and nail polishes are removed prior to your check.
Ask your doctor If there is anything you are confused about or unsure of,.
Allow at least 24 hours notice if you cannot come to an appointment. Warning – we may charge you a cancellation fee if you cancel appointments less than 24 hours before the time.
Call after 10am – especially if you’d like to avoid having to wait on the phone.
Call us to arrange an appointment if you’re sent a recall message – it’s a vital part maintaining your ongoing health and well-being.
Ensure that you see the reception staff before leaving in order to schedule the next appointment if your doctor requests one.