Dr Simon Braham Fee Structure
In order to keep fees to a minimum fees must be paid at the end of the consultation (Major credit cards are accepted.)
Aged Pensioners are offered a discount, applicable only if the account is paid in full on the day of service.
Accounts that are not paid on the day will attract a $15.00 surcharge.
| SERVICE | OUR FEES | REBATE | OUT OF PОСКЕТ |
| Initial Consult 104: | $230.00 | $86.15 | $143.85 |
| Review Cons: 105: | $122 | $43.35 | $78.65 |
| Endoscopy: 41764 + consultation | $390.00 | $121.80 | $268.20 |
| Nasal Cautery: 41677 +consultation | $320.00 | $89.25 | $230.75 |
| Ear Toilet: 41647 +consultation | $340 | $109.00 | $231.00 |
| Audiology: 11312:+ consultation | $108.00 | $36.85 | $71.15 |
| 11324: | $72.00 | $19.70 | $52.30 |
| Endoscopy (initial):includes consult | $620.00 | Endoscopy (initial):includes consult | $570.00 |
| 104 M/C | $207.95 | 104 M/C | $195.15 |
| 41764 GAP | $412.05 | 41647 GAP | $374.85 |
| Endoscopy (review):includes consult | $512.00 | Ear toilet (Review): includes consult | $462.00 |
| 105 M/C | $165.15 | 105 M/C | $152.35 |
| 41764 GAP | $346.85 | 41647 GAP | $309.65 |
| Cautery: (initial): includes consult | $550.00 | Audio: (initial): includes consult | $410.00 |
| 104 M/C | $175.40 | 104 M/C | $142.70 |
| 41677 GAP | $374.60 | 11312 11324 GAP | $267.30 |
| Cautery: (review):includes consult | $442.00 | Audio: (review): includes consult | $302.00 |
| 105 M/C | $132.60 | 105 M/C | $99.90 |
| 41677 GAP | $309.40 | 11312 11324 GAР | $202.10 |
November 2025 PENSION FEES:
| SERVICE: | PENSION FEE: | REBATE: | PENSION GAP |
| Initial consult: 104: | $185.00 | $86.15 | $98.85 |
| Review cons: 105 | $105.00 | $43.35 | $61.65 |
| Endoscopy: 41764: + consultation | $300.00 | $121.80 | $178.20 |
| Nasal cautery: 41677: + consultation | $210.00 | $89.25 | $120.75 |
| Ear Toilet: 41647: + consultation | $220.00 | $109 | $111.00 |
| Audiology: 11312: + consultation | $98.00 | $36.85 | $61.15 |
| 11324: | $52.00 | $19.70 | $32.30 |
| Endoscopy: (initial): includes consult | $485.00 | Ear Toilet: (initial): includes consult | $405.00 |
| 104 M/C | $207.95 | 104 M/C | $195.15 |
| 41764 GAP | $277.05 | 41647 GAP | $209.85 |
| Endoscopy: (Review): includes consult | $405.00 | Ear Toilet: (review): includes consult | $325.00 |
| 105 M/C | $165.15 | 105 M/C | $152.35 |
| 41764 GAP | $239.85 | 41647 GAP | $172.65 |
| Cautery: (initial): includes consult | $395.00 | Audio: (initial) includes consult | $335.00 |
| 104 M/C | $175.40 | 104 M/C | $142.70 |
| 41677 GAP | $219.60 | 11312 11324 GAP | $192.30 |
| Cautery: (Review): includes consult | $315.00 | Audio: (review): includes consult | $255.00 |
| 105 M/C | $132.60 | 105 M/C | $99.90 |
| 41677 GAP | $182.40 | 11312 11324 GAP | $155.10 |
Fees for Fibreoptic Endoscopy with Dr Braham
- Full fee for initial consultation and endoscopy is $620.00 with Medicare rebate of $207.95
- Full fee for review patients and endoscopy is $512 with a Medicare rebate of $165.15
- Age pensioners initial consultation and endoscopy $485.00 with a Medicare rebate of $207.95
- Age pensioners review consultation and endoscopy $405.00 with Medicare rebate of $165.15
- Health Care Card holders are charged the full fee.
For patients with private health insurance Dr Braham participates in the access gap cover so generally you are $500 out of pocket (excluding cosmetic) for Dr Braham.
We advise checking with your health insurance to see if you have an excess or are covered for the surgery by providing them with the item number a list can be found here. https://www.melbourne-ent.com.au/prices/ent-medicare-item-numbers/
Private Patients with no health insurance Rebate applies if you have a valid Medicare card.
Tonsillectomy Prices for Private Patients
Tonsillectomy for Private Patients without health insurance Under the Age Of 12
Total Cost Including Anaesthetist and Overnight Hospital Stay Is Around $5308 and Will Get Back Around $435.75 From Medicare
Approx Breakdown of costs
- Dr Braham $1250 with a Rebate Of $258.75 From Medicare
- Anaesthetist $803.00 with a Rebate Of $195.00
- Hospital $3255.00 has No Rebate From Medicare (Includes Overnight Stay)
Tonsillectomy for Private Patient without health insurance Over the Age Of 12
$5235.00 And Will Get Back Around $435.75 From Medicare
- Dr Braham $1250 with a Rebate Of $325.00 From Medicare
- Anaesthetist $730 with a Rebate Of $177 From Medicare
- Hospital $3255.00 Includes Overnight Stay
Ear Tubes (Grommets) Prices for Private Patients without health insurance
Grommets for Private Patient Underage Of 4 $4196.50 With A Rebate Of Around $490.43
- Dr Braham $1087.50 with a Rebate Of $313.43
- Anaesthetist $730 with a Rebate Of $177.00
- Hospital Day Stay $2,379.00 No Rebate Allowed For This
Grommets for Private Patient Over Age Of 4 $4123.50 With A Rebate Of Around $473.43
- Dr Braham $1250 with a Rebate Of $313.43
- Anaesthetist $657.00 with a Rebate Of $160.00
- Hospital Day Stay $2,379.00 No Rebate For This.
NOTE – These Prices Can Change And Can Alter If A Different Anaesthetist Used
Sinus surgery for private patients without health insurance
Sinus surgery (septoplasty and FESS) for private patient with no health insurance $12,831 with a rebate of $1,751.76.
- Dr Braham fee $5122.50 with a rebate of $1,491.76
- Anaesthetist $1,000 (approx.) with a rebate of around $260
- Hospital day stay $7,708 which you will get no Medicare rebate on.
Terms
- Payment in full is required upon completion of consultation. We accept credit cards (Visa or Mastercard), Eftpos, internet transfer, cash and bank cheques. We do not accept personal or business cheques.
- The person responsible for the accounts will accept full liability for Workcover, Private Health Insurance and TAC claims that are rejected.
- An account-keeping fee of $45.00 per month will be imposed on overdue accounts up to 90 days. A 25% overdue accounting fee additional to the account-keeping fee will apply to accounts at 90 days.
- Accounts referred to a collection agency or solicitor will have all legal costs and commission added.
Privacy Statement
The personal health information you provide during your consultation and subsequent treatment will be collected for the purpose of providing high-quality health care. This clinic is committed to protecting your privacy, and this information is generally only disclosed to other members of your treating team where necesarry. It will, however, be disclosed to other organizations where required by law, or if necesarry for debt recovery purposes. You may gain access to information about you held by this clinic by contacting this office on (03) 9038 1311 .
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