Fees and charges
Epworth Emergency Department is a private hospital facility. Fees apply for services. See details below.
The following fees and charges may apply upon attendance at our Emergency Departments:
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Emergency attendance fee |
Epworth Richmond $400 (as of 29 July 2024, new price will be $495): Medicare card holder. $500 (as of 29 July 2024, new price will be $600: Non-Medicare card holders. Includes international patients. Epworth Geelong * * AFL Barwon discount offer no longer available $285 (as of 29 July 2024, new price will be $305: Medicare card holder. $515 (as of 29 July 2024, new price will be $530: Non-Medicare card holder. Includes international patients. |
| Epworth Pathology For full billing policy visit www.epworthpathology.org.au |
Epworth Richmond $150 Capped out-of-pocket costs for Medicare-claimable outpatient pathology tests. Epworth Geelong $150 Capped out-of-pocket costs for Medicare-claimable outpatient pathology tests. |
| Epworth Medical Imaging Includes X-ray, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine (Richmond only), fluoroscopy and emergency radiology procedures. Excludes non-rebateable MRI – additional fees apply. |
Epworth Richmond $245 Capped out of pocket costs for Medicare-claimable outpatient medical imaging. Epworth Geelong $205 Capped out of pocket costs for Medicare-claimable outpatient medical imaging. |
From Tuesday, 9 November 2021, Epworth will be introducing a surcharge on all patient payments, including Emergency Department fees. This will apply to credit and debit card payments.
For surcharge rates, please refer to: Fees and how to pay