Fees

Dr Daniel Meyerkort realises that patients are seeking value from their private health insurance and as such is a known gap provider for your knee surgery with all major health funds. This means the surgical fee will be discounted to limit the gap payable for Dr Meyerkort’s surgical fee to $500.

Clinic Consult Fees

An initial consult fee is $250, with a Medicare rebate of $76.80. A follow up consult fee is $135, with a Medicare rebate of $38.60.

Radiology Tests (X-RAY, CT, MRI)

All commonly used radiology tests such as X ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI are bulk billed through SKG. A gap may apply to non standard tests, such a bone scans.

Blood Tests / ECG

A fee may apply for blood tests and ECG testing before surgery.

Hospital Admission

Depending on your level of private insurance, an excess fee payable to the hospital may apply for your admission

Surgical Fees

Dr Daniel Meyerkort is a ‘known gap’ provider with all major health funds. The surgical fee will be discounted to limit the gap payable to Dr Meyerkort to $500.

Anaesthetic Fees

Most Anaesthetists charge a gap fee, this will be quoted prior to your surgery. For most health funds, this is less than $500.00. One major health fund does not have a known gap arrangement, the gap may exceed $500 if you are a member of this fund.

Physiotherapy / Rehab

Physiotherapy is essential both before and after knee replacement surgery to minimise your risks and maximise the benefit from surgery. Fees may apply depending on your level of private health insurance and your chosen physiotherapist.