Newcastle Fees
Newcastle: Cost of Treatment
The fee structure and payment details outlined below applies to patients treated at the Newcastle and region clinics (Central Coast, Maitland, and Port Macquarie).
Fees Current as of 1st January 2013 for eligible Medicare card holders.
Fees are for one 30 day treatment cycle only. Patients will also need to pay for services performed before or after the 30 day treatment cycle - (see example below).
| Treatment |
Upfront Fee
|
Medicare Rebate to patient
|
Net out of pocket cost*
|
IVF Cycle
|
$5,490 |
$1,666.35
|
$3,823.65 |
Frozen embryo transfer
|
$2,450
|
$705.05 |
$1,744.95 |
NOTE: Hospital admission fees are payable in addition to clinic fees. Please contact Lingard Private Hospital Admissions office on 02 49696799 for an estimate of costs.
* Includes maximum Medicare and health fund rebates, excluding "Access Gap Cover Scheme" rebates.
Example of Fees Payable for a Standard IVF Cycle (variations will occur depending on treatment required)
| Procedure |
Fee Payable
|
Medicare Rebate to patient |
PRE CYCLE FEES
|
|
|
Registration fee
|
$150.00 |
Nil |
Pelvic ultrasound
|
$210.00 |
$83.20 |
Screening blood tests
|
Bulk billed |
Nil |
Karyotype blood test
|
Bulk Billed
|
Nil |
Cystic fibrosis (optional)
|
$184.00 per couple
|
Nil |
Semen analysis & wash
|
$180.00 |
$40.85 |
Sperm antibody testing
|
$80.00 |
$24.30 |
Norimin (pill)
|
$20.00 |
Nil |
Synarel (nasal spray)
|
Nil |
Nil |
| Procedure |
Fee payable
|
Medicare Rebate to patient
|
CYCLE FEES
|
|
|
IVF cycle
|
$5,490.00 |
$1,666.35 |
Follicle scans
|
Nil |
Nil |
Blood tests
|
Nil |
Nil |
| Procedure |
Fee payable
|
Medicare Rebate to patient
|
HOSPITAL FEES
|
|
|
Egg collection
|
Contact hospital
0249696799 |
Nil |
Embryo transfer
|
Contact hospital
0249696799 |
Nil |
Payment Options for Newcastle Patients
The following payment options are for all patients who wish to pay amounts owing to our Genea Newcastle clinic.
1. Preferred Option - Bank Transfer
Patients can pay their accounts by Netbank Transfer into our Bank Account
BSB 062808
Account Number 10097448
Please remember to enter your full name into the statement text field.
2. Patients can pay their accounts by Credit Card
Please phone the Newcatle Accounts Department on 02 4902 7012
or send us an email at newcastleaccounts@genea.com.au with your credit card details.
3. Patients can forward a cheque made out to:
Genea | Newcastle
PO BOX 93
The Junction NSW 2291
4. Patients can pay in person at Reception
Please feel free to phone our friendly Newcastle Accounts Team on 02 4902 7012 if you have any questions regarding the Accounts process for Newcastle and region clinics.