FAQ's - Exercise Physiologists
No. However, if your appointments are to be paid by a 3rd party (eg. WorkCover, Medicare or DVA) you will require a referral from your GP or specialist.
Please bring any X-rays, scans and tests relevant to your visit. A current list of your medications, your health fund or medicare card if applicable. Also, please wear comfortable clothes to exercise and move in, comfortable covered shoes, a towel and a drink bottle
Yes. Most private health funds recognise Exercise Physiology services. We recommend that you check with your health fund as the rebate will depend on your level of cover. To confirm your specific health fund & gap payment please contact your private health insurer & quote the below codes: * Initial Consultation – Code 102 * Subsequent Consultation – Code 202 * Exercise Physiology Group Class – 502
Yes, our clinic offers a state of the art rehabilitation gym. With a full range of cardio equipment,Free weights, dual stack free motion cable machine and lots of additional exercise equipment, we have the right equipment to help you with your health goals.
There is council parking directly out the front on Gymea Bay road. Generally 1 hour. There is 2 hour parking accross the road near and all day parking close by in the side streets of Chapman Street and Milburn Street. All parking is very close to our entrance.
Yes we do. Although Empowered Healthcare’s Rehab Clinic is on the first floor of NuActive Health, we have a brand new StairLift that allows convenient access for all our patients with different levels of mobility. We also are able to see people in wheelchairs downstairs in one of our consultation rooms. We also offer Hydrotherapy Services and Home Visits if mobility and accessibility is still a challenge for you.
We have a HICCAPS terminal to help you claim your rebate with your private health insurance company and an Medicare Easyclaims terminal to be able to place your Medicare rebate if applicable directly back onto an EFTPOS card. Please note Medicare rebates cannot be deposited back onto a Credit card or using your mobile phone tap and go bank card.
Please note these fees are subject to changes, please contact us to confirm our latest fees.
- Consultation fees are payable before or on the day of appointment.
- We accept cash, eftpos and all credit cards (not including Amex).
- We have HICAPS and easyclaim medicare facilities for your convenience.
- We ask for at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend.
- A cancellation fee applies if less than 24 hours notice is given.
Medicare and Health Fund Rebates
Medicare Rebate – Medicare rebates are only available for those clients who have an Enhanced Primary Care, team care arrangement in place with their General Practitioner.
Exercise Physiologists – Medicare rebates may be claimable with an Enhanced Primary Care, team care arrangement or a Diabetes Group Referral for group exercise classes from your General Practitioner.
Dietitians – Medicare rebates may be claimable with an Enhanced Primary Care, team care arrangement from your General Practitioner or a Diabetes Group Referral from your General Practitioner for group cooking classes or an Eating Disorder Care plan from your General Practitioner.
Psychologists – Medicare rebates may be claimable with an Enhanced Primary Care, team care arrangement from your General Practitioner or a Mental Health plan from your General Practitioner for group cooking classes or an Eating Disorder Care plan from your General Practitioner.
How many times can I claim?
Enhanced Primary Care plans can let you access up to 5 allied health Medicare claims per calendar year. However, these 5 claims need to be shared amongst all your allied health professionals. For example, if you claim 3 Medicare rebates with a podiatrist you will only have 2 available rebates left within this calendar year to be used with a different health professional such as a dietitian or exercise physiologist.
Mental Health plans can let you access up to 20 Psychology Medicare claims per calendar year.
Diabetes Group Referral can let you access up to Medicare claim for an individual assessment and 8 Medicare claims for group classes per calendar year.
Eating Disorder Care plans can let you access up to 20 Dietitian Medicare rebates and up to 40 Psychology Medicare rebates.
Unsure you qualify for any of these? It is best to speak to your GP to discuss your eligibility for one or more of these GP referrals options.
Health Funds
Fees are claimable through most private health funds, depending on your level of cover – it is best to check with your health fund to determine your particular entitlements but we have provided details of the rebates from most of the major health funds below.
We have HICCAPS terminal available to claim private health fund rebate at the time of payment, so conveniently you only have to pay the gap payment.
We also have an easy claims system, to conveniently process your Medicare claims at the time of your appointment. You will need to pay your appointment fee in full to be able to then claim the rebate.
Rebates: It is the clients’ responsibility to check with their health fund regarding the rebate they might be eligible for.