Initial Physiotherapy Appointment (40mins) $160.00
Subsequent Physiotherapy Appointment (40mins) $160.00
Additional Time (+20mins) $60.00/20min
Health rebates also apply after the listed costs above (bupa, HCF, NIB, medibank etc.)
Please note that Physio Dan does not carry a mobile HICAPS machine. You will be invoiced the full amount which you will be able to claim your benefit yourself from your private health insurer provider on provision of your Physio Dan tax invoice.
For private paying patients, the gap payment varies depending on your type and choice of private health cover provider. You will often receive a larger benefit on your initial appointment. To get the most accurate estimate, we advise you to contact your health fund provider and quote the physiotherapy item codes:
If you do not have private health insurance, you will be liable to pay the full amount.
$55 if you are located 10-30 minutes from the Physio’s departure location.
If it is determined as necessary for part of your treatment, you will not be charged any additional costs for the provision of massage creams and oils, resistance bands, sports tapes, acupuncture needles or tubi-grip compression garments.
Some items including heel wedges, orthotics, specialist exercise equipment and joint braces can be provided at an additional cost.
Yes, the gap is $102 per session for all GPMP HOME referrals.
All home visits are at least 40 minutes.
There are options for extended sessions for additional charges also.
NDIS Clients are typically allocated between 30-60 minutes per session which is largely dependent on their goals and outlined NDIS plan.
At your initial appointment, your physiotherapist will listen to you explaining your problem and symptoms.
Follow up questions from your physio will help form hypotheses of what may be causing or contributing to your problem.
A physical examination is then carried out to test the hypotheses.
Your physio will then explain what is going on and provide some treatment options.
Typical treatment modalities include hands-on treatment and self-managed home treatment strategies such as exercises and activity modification advice.
You will require a referral if you are a GPMP (formally EPC), CTP or DVA client.
As a primary practitioner, private clients do not necessarily need a referral. Physio Dan accepts new and existing walk in clients provided they have booked an appointment.
Please have available any prior imaging reports (X-ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound).
If you have been referred by a doctor, please provide your doctor’s referral letter.
If you have a worker’s compensation or third-party claim, please provide your insurance information, including your claim number, and insurance liaison/case manager, as well as a referral from your doctor.
You will be liable to pay costs for physiotherapy services upfront, but you will be able to claim back your entitled benefits via your case manager with provision of a receipt once your claim has been accepted.
Absolutely. Medical certificates can be authenticated by physiotherapists and are valid from the day of treatment.
To allow a thorough assessment and treatment of your condition, it is ideal to wear loose fitting clothes, and be prepared to expose the area of injury as much as possible.
