About the Medical Costs Finder
The Medical Costs Finder helps you find the typical cost of GP and medical specialist services around Australia.
The website contains information on common services delivered in a private setting such as:
- GP appointments
- specialist appointments and services
- surgical operations delivered in hospitals.
We will continue to add more services over time.
How the Medical Costs Finder helps you
Understanding costs is one part of making the right healthcare decision. Cost information works best when considered alongside your clinical needs, your doctor’s advice, and the quality of care you need.
You can use the website to see:
- the typical out-of-pocket costs and range of out-of-pocket costs
- the fees GPs and specialists typically charge and any Medicare and private health insurer’s contribution
- the services you may receive before, during or after your procedure
- typical fees and range of fees charged by individual specialists for medical services
- information to help you make a more informed decision when considering treatment.
Please note: the website shows data where it is available.
Using the Medical Costs Finder
You can search:
- the name of the medical service
- by MBS item number
- the service or procedure.
Making financial decisions
For help on making financial decisions:
- learn more about out-of-pocket costs and when you might have to pay them
- see our practical tips for exploring your medical cost options
- find out more about informed financial consent.
Disclaimer
See the Medical Costs Finder disclaimer and terms of use.
For medical specialists
Medical specialists can publish fees and services information into the Medical Costs Finder portal.
For more information, see the Medical Costs Finder portal terms of use and privacy notice.
Supporting your patients
You may need to help your patient understand the implications of out-of-pocket costs.
Knowing how much treatment will cost is called informed financial consent. The government encourages medical specialists to practise informed financial consent with their patients.
For more information, see the Ombudsman’s fact sheet on informed financial consent.