Obstetric Services
Fees and Billing
An ‘Estimate of Fees’ for your antenatal care and delivery will be provided at your initial consultation.
This Practice charges above the Medicare Benefits Schedule for any “In Hospital Medical Services”, and any “Out of Hospital Medical Services” (described below).
You will be issued with an invoice at the end of each consultation and payment at that time is both expected and appreciated. You will need to pay the account in full and usually your rebate from Medicare can be automatically organised to appear in your bank account.
For obstetrics patients, note there will be a one off, larger “planning and management fee charged at 28 weeks gestation. Part of this will be refunded by Medicare. Please address any questions with regards to this to our reception staff. *Please note that most people will reach their Medicare safety net after the planning and management fee is paid. This will mean most of the antenatal visit charges will be paid back by Medicare after the 28 week mark.
Payment of any gaps for in-hospital gynaecology or fertility operative procedures is required prior to the procedure taking place.
We accept cash, all major credit cards, and EFTPOS for your convenience.
Fee Breakdown
| Appointment type | Price | Medicare rebate |
| Initial Consult | $220 | $82 |
| Dating Scan | $90 | $33 |
| Antenatal visit after first visit | $80 | $45 |
| Planning and Management Fee (Charged at 28weeks) | $2190 | $350-$600 |
| Delivery Fee | No out of pocket | |
| Post Natal Fee | No out of pocket |
Additional Expenses
During the course of your pregnancy and / or delivery you may incur additional expenses independent to those charged by Dr Jamie Friebe. These may include:
- Blood Tests.
- Pregnancy Scans.
- Anaesthetic Services.
- Paediatric Services.
- Miscellaneous Hospital Fees.
We strongly advise that you budget for a ‘Complicated Delivery’.
In Hospital Medical Services
For obstetric patients, there will be no out of pocket fee for the delivery of your baby in hospital, this is billed directly to your health fund. If you are self-funding your baby’s delivery without a health fund, you will be invoice for payment prior to your admission . Prompt payment of this is appreciated.
Out of Hospital Medical Services
For medical services provided outside hospital (e.g. - visit in rooms) Medicare will cover a portion of the Practice fee and patients are responsible for the balance. Health funds are not permitted to provide any benefits for medical treatment provided outside of hospital for which a Medicare benefit is payable.
Informed Financial Consent
This practice is committed to providing patients with informed financial consent for any in-hospital surgery. However, this may not be possible in an emergency situation. In most cases it will be accurate, but it may vary if something different or extra needs to be done at the time of surgery. The anaesthetist can also give you an estimate if you contact them and give them the item number or procedure description.
If you have any questions in regarding the fees relating to your surgery, please contact the practice reception on 07 3353 7034.
Gynaecology Services
Fees and Billing
Dr Friebe charges above the Medicare Benefits Schedule for out-of-hospital and in-hospital services. However, we have attempted to minimise patient ‘out of pocket’ expenses. You will be issued with an invoice at the end of the consultation and payment at that time is both expected and appreciated. You will need to pay the account in full and then take the invoice and receipt to Medicare for a rebate.
We accept cash, all major credit cards, and EFTPOS for your convenience.
Fee Breakdown
| Appointment Type | Price | Medicare Rebate |
| Initial Visit | $220 | $82 |
| Follow up visits | $100 | $42 |
| Transvaginal Ultrasound | $90 | $33 |
| Colposcopy with or without biopsy | $190 | $61 |
| Insertion Mirena | $160 | $77 |
| Gap on all Gynaecological surgery | $500 | |
| Post op visits | No Charge |
Additional Expenses
During the course of your management and/or treatment you may incur additional expenses, and these may include:
- Blood Tests.
- Ultrasound Scans.
- X-Rays.
- Anaesthetic Services.
- Hospital Fees.
If a procedure is performed at the time of the consultation, you will be charged extra for this.
Procedures may include a colposcopy, biopsy, insertion of hormone implant (e.g., Implanon), IUD (e.g., Mirena) or a ring pessary. You will be able to claim a Medicare rebate for these procedures, however, you may be charged extra for the implant or pessary.
Informed Financial Consent
This practice is committed to providing patients with informed financial consent for any in-hospital surgery. However, this may not be possible in an emergency situation. In most cases it will be accurate, but it may vary if something different or extra needs to be done at the time of surgery. The anaesthetist can also give you an estimate if you contact them and give them the item number or procedure description. Dr Friebe participates in the “known gap scheme” for health funds. Any known gap amount will be required to be paid prior to the surgical procedure date.
If you have any questions in regarding the fees relating to your surgery, please contact the practice reception on 07 3353 7034.
IVF Services
Fee Breakdown -
Please note - Dr Friebe's fees only. Life Fertility Clinic will issue a seperate estimate for the clinic cycle fees.
| Appointment Type | Price | Medicare Rebate |
| Initial Visit | $220 | $82 |
| Planning and management fee | $295 | $82 |
| Egg pick up fee | $822 | $343 |
| Embryo Transfer | $256 | $107 |
| Intrauterine insemination fee | $1000 | $456 |
Medicare Safety Net
Patients are now protected against big, cumulative medical bills for Medicare services provided outside hospital, including specialist consultations. All families and couples need to register. Even if all your family members are listed on your Medicare card you still need to register for the safety net. Each family member needs to be identified so their medical costs can be counted toward your family’s safety net. Individuals are automatically registered – just keep your contact details up to date with Medicare. Registering is free.
To register for the Medicare Safety Net, call 132 011 or visit the Medicare website
Payment Methods
We accept the following Payment Methods:
- Cash.
- Credit Card – including VISA, MasterCard, American Express (AMEX), Diners Club.
- Electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS).
- Direct deposit via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via:
Dr Jamie Friebe
ANZ Bank
BSB: 014002
Account No: 904171718