Douglass Hanly Moir is a private pathology laboratory. The fees for pathology testing are separate from the fees charged by other treating doctors.
All pathology tests incur a fee however, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology offers discounted fees to “concessional” patients.
Concessional Patients
The following billing policy applies only to patients who are eligible for a Medicare rebate and for tests listed in the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Your Medicare rebate is the subsidy provided by the Australian government for tests that are included in the Medicare Benefits Schedule. If any of your tests are not covered in this Schedule you will not receive a rebate. You will need to pay for these tests in full. For more information about personal and test eligibility visit the Medicare Australia website www.medicareaustralia.gov.au or contact Medicare on 132 011.
Outpatient (Community Based) Pathology Services
Inpatient (Hospital) Pathology Services
Inpatient pathology services refer to tests performed on:
If you do not have insurance cover with a private health insurer with whom Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology and Barratt & Smith Pathology has a "No-Gap" agreement, you will receive an account for your pathology tests.
If you are a concessional patient your pathology tests may be charged according to the Medicare Benefits Schedule of fees. When the account is paid you can present the receipt to Medicare Australia and your private health insurer to claim their rebates. You will not have an out-of-pocket expense.
If you do not have eligible private health insurance you will receive an account from Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses are incurred when the private account from Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology exceeds the sum of rebates payable by Medicare Australia and/or your private health insurance fund. When we issue a private account we limit our fees so that your out-of-pocket expenses are kept to a minimum.
The maximum out-of-pocket payment for medicare-eligible outpatient pathology tests performed on a single day, regardless of number or complexity of tests, is $130.
The maximum out-of-pocket payment for medicare-eligible inpatient pathology tests performed during a single admission to hospital, regardless of number or complexity of tests or duration of admission, is $375.
Australia Post Office. The receipt you receive can be used to claim your Medicare rebate.
Phone - Credit Card 1300 135 139. Phone facility 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Your receipt will be mailed to you.
Website. Pay your account online. ‘Easypay’ Your Account
You may pay by cash, cheque or credit card, at any of our collection rooms. Please refer to our website for a convenient collection centre.
Claiming your Rebate
When the account is paid, you can submit the receipt to Medicare to claim your rebate. Your Medicare rebate is the subsidy provided by the Australian government for services that are included in the Medicare Benefits Schedule. If any of your tests are not covered in this Schedule, you will not receive a rebate. You will need to pay for these tests in full.