Physiotherapy Lismore - St Vincent's Private Physiotherapy - serving inpatients and outpatients with personal and professional physiotherapy service
02 6622 7799
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  • Inpatients
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  • Hydrotherapy
  • Day Rehabilitation
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Fees and Billing Arrangements

Fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash, cheque, MasterCard or Visa. The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA) service descriptors form the basis of our billing. HICAPS is available.

This practice is able to directly bill for Worker’s Compensation Claims, Third Party Compensation Claims and for Department of Veteran's Affairs Clients once the required information is provided to our reception staff. Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC),Team Care Arrangement(TCA) and Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) referrals are also accepted and rebates can be received onsite.

Physiotherapy Services
  • Outpatient Consultations
  • Aquatic / Hydrotherapy Classes                 
  • Casting                                                                      
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Exercise Physiology Services
  • Individual Consultation                                            
  • Group Exercise Classes                                   

Please contact our reception staff for further information or fee details.

Inpatient Services
Physiotherapy is an independent service operating within St Vincent's Hospital. The arrangements in relation to the billing of physiotherapy services to inpatients at St Vincent's Hospital are as follows:
  • If you are covered by a Health Fund whilst an inpatient at the hospital, the Health Fund covers the fee for physiotherapy services.
  • If your treatment relates to a Workers Compensation or Third Party claim then the account will be sent to your insurer/solicitor. Please note that in cases of disputed liability you are responsible for your physiotherapy fees.
  • If you are an uninsured patient, a fee of $35.00 is charged for every consultation provided. Please note accounts are due within 30 days.  Details regarding methods of payment are provided on invoice.

Day Rehabilitation Programs
Funding to attend St Vincent's Hospital Day Rehabilitation program is included with hospital cover through most Private Health Funds. Depending upon the particular health fund there may be an excess or gap payment on commencement of the program. Veteran Affairs, WorkCover and self-funded patients are also accepted. Health Fund approval and funding costs can be discussed prior to commencing the program.

Appointments
Please ring 02 6622 7799 for an appointment. If staff are unable to answer your phone call, please leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. 

Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and physiotherapist/physiologist. Longer consultation times are also available. Please advise our receptionist if you require some extra time.

Home and Other Visits
Home visits are available for regular patients of this practice whose condition prevents them from attending the surgery. Fees are based on each patient's proximity to the practice as well as the length of the visit required. Please contact reception for details.

Cancellation Fees
If you are unable to attend your next scheduled appointment please notify reception as soon as you are able. If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, a cancellation fee may be charged.
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