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Fees & Charges

At Southern Sydney Private Hospital, hospital fees encompass theatre time, recovery care and any prosthetic items such as intraocular lenses or viscoelastic fluids, all of which are fully covered by your health fund provided you meet waiting‑period requirements.

Prior to admission we conduct an eligibility check with your insurer to confirm your level of cover and any payable excess, and our admission staff will advise you of any estimated costs to be settled on the day of admission under our informed financial consent process, noting that final invoices may vary if treatment or insurance cover changes.

Payment Methods
We accept cash, bank cheques (excluding personal cheques), EFTPOS and most credit cards, excluding American Express, and where pathology is performed during your stay separate accounts will be issued by the pathology provider .

Practitioner Fees
Fees for your surgeon and anaesthetist are billed separately by each treating specialist and are not payable through the hospital. These accounts may not be fully covered by your health fund or Medicare, so we recommend confirming likely out‑of‑pocket costs directly with your practitioners before admission .

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of our most frequently asked fees and charges questions

What if I am uninsured or have an excess to pay?

If you are uninsured, or your policy excess applies, all hospital fees must be paid on the day of your admission. You will be asked to sign a document confirming responsibility for all accounts and associated costs

How will I receive an estimate of my hospital fees?

Our admission team will contact you in advance to advise of any estimated costs you will need to settle on the day of admission. These estimates form part of your informed financial consent and reflect the information provided by you and your doctor

Are surgeon and anaesthetist fees included in the hospital bill?

Fees for your surgeon and anaesthetist are billed separately by each treating specialist and are not payable at the hospital. These accounts may not be fully covered by your health fund or Medicare, so please contact your treating doctors directly for an estimate and to settle their accounts

What if my health fund does not cover a prosthesis?

All prostheses used during your procedure, including intraocular lenses, are fully covered by your health fund provided you meet your policy’s waiting‑period requirements

Which health funds can I use at Southern Sydney Private Hospital?

Southern Sydney Private Hospital has negotiated contracts with all the major health funds, so you can use your private cover for day‑surgery procedures here. We will conduct an eligibility check with your fund on admission to confirm your level of cover and any payable excesses, so please provide your health fund details when you lodge your pre‑admission form

How do you calculate my cost estimate?

Cost estimates form part of your informed financial consent and are based on the information you and your doctor provide before admission. They are an estimate only and may change if your actual treatment or insurance cover varies; we will inform you promptly of any adjustments and forward a final invoice

When do I pay my hospital account?

If you are uninsured, or if your policy excess applies, all hospital fees must be paid on the day of your admission. You will also sign a declaration taking responsibility for any associated costs

What if I’m a Department of Veterans’ Affairs patient?

DVA patients must provide their Gold Card number and present the card on the day of admission to ensure correct application of benefits