FAQ
What Does “No Gap” Mean on My Surgery Bill?
Key Takeaways No gap covers only a single doctor’s fee, not the hospital excess, any fund exclusions, or fees from other providers such as the anaesthetist. Known gap is capped and quoted to you upfront, while a full gap leaves you paying the whole difference above the combined rebate. Confirming costs with the surgeon’s rooms,…
See MoreOut-of-Pocket Surgery Costs: Why Is My Quote So Expensive?
Key Takeaways A surgery quote bundles several separate fees for the surgeon, anaesthetist, assistant, hospital, and implants, each billed by a different provider. Your out-of-pocket amount is mainly the gap between what providers charge and what Medicare and your fund rebate, plus any excess or exclusions. The public pathway costs little but means longer waits…
See MoreHow Much Does a Joint Replacement Cost in Australia?
Key Takeaways Your pathway, whether public Medicare, private health insurance, or self-funding, is the biggest factor in what you pay, with self-funded surgery often quoted around $20,000 to $35,000. Out-of-pocket costs on the medical fees for a privately insured patient often sit near $1,000 for a single joint, while appropriate hospital cover usually absorbs the…
See MorePublic vs Private Joint Replacement: Medicare, Health Funds, Wait Times and What You’ll Pay
Key Takeaways The public pathway covers your care through Medicare with little or no out-of-pocket cost, but you have less choice of surgeon and timing and usually a longer wait. The private pathway lets you choose your surgeon and often means weeks rather than months, with costs shaped by your fund cover and the fees…
See MoreBreaking the Cycle of Recurring Injuries [Part 1]
Do you have a pain or injury that just keeps coming back? That’s been on and off for so long that you now just think of it as part of your life? Initially perhaps you thought that you might be able to shake it off quickly and get back to your normal routine, a quick…
See MoreFAQ: Will I Have To See You Forever?
FAQ: Do I Need To Keep Seeing You Forever To Get The Best Outcome? Absolutely not, as Luke talks about in the video above, our aim with all the programs that we run at MTP Health is to create programs that focus on the best long term result. While most people find that they…
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