Referral Process

Dr Campagnaro reviews all medical referrals received at Bendigo Respiratory to determine:

  • appropriate appointment

  • requirement for an associated breathing test

  • urgency

Reception staff will then call you to book the appropriate consultations.

Prepayment of your $100 gap is required to confirm appointments. If payment is not received your appointment will be cancelled.

Referrals can be:

  • preferably sent via ARGUS – Secure encrypted email directly from your referring doctor
  • posted to 210 Barnard Street, Bendigo 3550
  • delivered in person

  • faxed to 5442 9844

Please ensure that your contact details are correct.

Doctors referral form for Lung Function Testing

Medical consultation fees

Standard initial consultation

$250.00   (patient contribution $101.65 + Medicare rebate $148.35)

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Complex initial consultation

$360.00   (patient contribution $100.60 + Medicare rebate $259.40)

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Standard follow up review

$135.00   (patient contribution $60.75 + Medicare rebate $74.25)

 

Complex follow up review

$190.00   (patient contribution $60.10 + Medicare rebate $129.90)

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Lung function testing

  • Requires spacer device.  Available for purchase $10.
  • In association with medical consultation “Bulk Billed” to Medicare, no patient contribution
  • Referrals from other medical practitioners: $170 paid at time of booking. Once completed Medicare will rebate you $134.30.

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Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Gold card holders are fully covered for all medical consultation fees.  There is no patient contribution.