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

$242.60   (patient contribution $100 + Medicare rebate $142.60)

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Complex initial consultation

$349.40   (patient contribution $100 + Medicare rebate $249.40)

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Standard follow up review

$131.40   (patient contribution $60 + Medicare rebate $71.40)

 

Complex follow up review

$184.90   (patient contribution $60 + Medicare rebate $124.90)

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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 $129.10.

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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.