Your billing explained
An overview of billing for radiation therapy
- GenesisCare aims to offer high-quality care with little to no wait times for daily treatment
- Radiation treatment is typically an outpatient service, with a cost involved for your care
- Private health funds do not cover outpatient services
- Medicare covers roughly 80% of treatment costs (depending on your position within your Medicare Safety Nets)
- Following your initial doctor consult, you will have a dedicated fee conversation with a team member who will be able to provide you with a quote for the cost of your care and will go through billing, invoicing and Medicare rebates in detail
- Your exact out-of-pocket costs depend on a number of factors including your personal treatment plan, complexity and your position within your Medicare Safety Nets
Invoicing and how Medicare rebates work
You will be provided a quote for your total cost of care. Please note that payment will be broken into a number of separate invoices throughout the course of your treatment. Each of these invoices will be reimbursed within 48 hours of the invoice being submitted to Medicare.
| Invoice item | You pay | Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| As you pay each invoice in full, GenesisCare sends the invoices to Medicare on your behalf, so you don’t need to worry about having to follow up with Medicare yourself. | Medicare reimburses you directly into your bank account, normally within 48 hours of the invoice submission. |
*A simulation involves a scan to measure your treatment site. Dosimetry (sometimes referred to as planning) is the behind-the-scenes work your doctor and radiation therapist do to design your personal treatment plan.
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