MBBS PhD FRACS
REG MED0001189889
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Your estimate is composed of 4 main components:
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Dr Somia + Compression
$8000
Anaesthetist
$2400
Hospital overnight
Fund excess
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TOTAL
$10,400 + fund excess
Medicare/Fund Rebates for item 30169 $980 ($750 for self funded)
Download PDF on medicare eligibility
Self Funded Add $6200* (depending on hospital choice). Estimated self funded total $16,500.
Dr Somia + Compression
$12,000
Anaesthetist
$3600
Hospital overnight (fund excess)
Liposuction portion
$3150
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TOTAL
$18,750 + fund excess
Medicare/Fund Rebates for item 30169 $1200 ($900 for self funded)
Download PDF on medicare eligibility
Self Funded Add $7000* (depending on hospital choice). Estimated self funded total $22,500.
OPTIMAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
A post operative program to assist with healing, comfort and recovery. Includes low light therapy, radio frequency therapy and scar management protocol.
Contact your private health insurer to confirm private hospital cover. We do not participate in “no gap schemes”. Medicare/fund rebates approximate guide only (dependent on procedure and pathology) Cosmetic surgery does not attract medicare/fund rebates. Self funded fees are a guide only.
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A $1050 non refundable deposit is required to book your surgery date and is due 2 weeks from accepting a date for surgery.The balance of Dr Somia’s fee is due 3 weeks before. Receipts/claiming instructions will be issued at your post-operative visit. Final rebates depend on timing and medicare items used (no rebates for cosmetic). Valid for 3 months & includes 6 months follow-up.
OPTIMAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
Includes a post operative course of low light therapy, radio frequency therapy and scar management protocol to assist with healing, and recovery.
ANAESTHETIST
The anaesthetist will contact you the day before surgery regarding payment and rebates applicable (above is a guide). If the listed surgical time extends $800 per hour is payable. Dr Koh 0403153275 Dr Miles 02 88502938
HOSPITAL
Eligible Fund Members: Contact your health fund with the medicare item/s number listed on your consent form regarding cover for this procedure in a private hospital.
Please note: We do not participate in Gap schemes.
Cosmetic procedures are not covered by health funds. Lakeview Private Hospital patients in BUPA, MBP and HCF funds pay a facility fee of $150 for day stay and $250 for overnight. Fund excess/Facility Fees are due at the time of hospital admission.
*Self-Funded/No Fund
This is a guide only for Lakeview Private Hospital (other hospital fees may differ). A formal hospital estimate will be obtained. Notes: In the event of a complication or listed surgical time extends you may be liable for added fees. Extra fees will apply for in-hospital pathology testing. Please factor in an additional nights accommodation in the event of a complication.
Disclosure: Dr Somia is a shareholder in Lakeview Private.
PRE-SURGERY PATHOLOGY
Schedule fee where possible.
IN HOSPITAL PATHOLOGY
Out of pocket charges apply when required. Some health funds do not cover pathology and you will be liable for this portion of the invoice.
RADIOLOGY/PHARMACY
As required.
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Dr Somia has a surgical assistant. In the event the listed surgical time extends $150 per hour is payable.
REVISION
We cannot guarantee how the body will respond to surgery. Complications during the healing period, skin quality and other factors may result in the need for revision surgery. Some health fund's view revision surgery as cosmetic. If revision surgery is required there will be no additional change for Dr Somia. You will be liable for anaesthetist/hospital fees.
ESTIMATE EXPIRY
Dr Somia’s fee valid for 3 mths. Other fees subject to change.
If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of your treatment or our practice, please call us on 02 9387 2110 or info@naveensomia.com.au.
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Bondi Junction
Westfield Tower 2,
Suite 1305, 101 Grafton St,
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
info@naveensomia.com.au
02 9387 2110
Bella Vista
Suite 212, Level 2, 10 Norbrik Dr
Bella Vista NSW 2153
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